About the Role
Job overview
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Laboratory at Hull Royal Infirmary. Applicants who have successfully completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be employed on the appropriate AfC Band 6 rate if successful. Applications will also be considered from applicants with an IBMS accredited degree and intention to complete the HCPC registration portfolio.
The successful candidate will regularly rotate through all sections of the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department and will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system.
In addition, as an IBMS approved training laboratory we encourage and support all Band 5 staff to obtain the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Biomedical Science.
Main duties of the job
To carry out the analysis of patient samples providing a range of diagnostic results, including Full Blood Count, Routine Coagulation and Specialist Haemostasis investigations, Blood Film Morphology, Blood Grouping & Antibody investigations and crossmatch for provision of blood products for transfusion.
To ensure the quality and timeliness of results by use of internal quality controls (IQC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy.
To ensure that specialist equipment within the area of work is functioning efficiently through good housekeeping, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
To perform technical validation of patient results and provide further investigations where needed.
To participate in departmental audit, incident reporting and provision of training.
To communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users regarding patient results and service updates.
To undertake shift work including evening, weekend and night work.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science accredited by the IBMS.
Desirable criteria
HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Experience
Essential criteria
Has experience working in an NHS clinical laboratory.
Desirable criteria
Experience in an NHS Blood Sciences laboratory.