Biomedical Scientist Blood Sciences
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An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT) for two Biomedical Scientists to join our Blood Sciences Department. We are looking for one enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to work on rotation through our Clinical Chemistry section, and another for Haematology and Blood Transfusion sections, with the opportunity to cross train in other disciplines; Haematology, Blood transfusion, Clinical Chemistry and Immunology, to help us continue to deliver exceptional, high-quality integrated care to our patients.
The successful candidate will have:
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and to develop and maintain competency in all sections of the Blood Sciences Laboratory as required: Clinical Chemistry,Anticoagulation, Blood Transfusion, Haematology and Immunology.
A 24/7 service is provided for Blood Transfusion, Haematology and Clinical Chemistry. Therefore the post holder will be expected to fully participate in the extended core hours and shift system once competent.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent, accredited by the IBMS for the purpose of HCPC registration
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- Evidence of current Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Good scientific and technical skills
- Good level of computer literacy
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in an NHS laboratory as registered BMS
About the employer
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.