Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Blood Transfusion

The post holder will work as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners to deliver a high-quality Pathology service 24/7 based on the effective use of the Quality Management System. They must be HCPC registered, hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/Transfusion and have experience of all aspects of Blood Transfusion, Haematology, and Coagulation diagnostic testing, as well blood component service provision, and blood film morphology competence.

The aim of the Specialist Biomedical Scientist post is to assist senior staff with the effective flow of work across the laboratory and intervene where necessary to ensure that the samples are processed in a timely manner. Be able to demonstrate good judgement and common sense to resolve operational problems on a day-to-day basis in the absence of senior staff and know when to seek support. The post-holder will deputise for Senior staff in their absence and commit to formally maintaining their skills and knowledge by appropriate training and self-education, thus allowing them to apply skills to the latest techniques and complex procedures.

The Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory receives, examines and reports upon a large number of patient samples each year, and provides blood products to those patients who need them. The post holder will hold and maintain professional registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist (BMS). The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work. The post holder will also be expected maintain an efficient workflow through effective prioritisation and use of organisation skills and problem solving.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

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Integrity

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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

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The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Karen Spreckley Job title: Operation Manager Haematology & Blood Transfusion Email address: karen.spreckleyk1@nhs.net Telephone number: 04604 544011