A vacancy has arisen for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Blood Sciences at St George's Hospital. The role involves rotation through routine and specialist sections in our very busy haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion laboratories.
Winpath LIMS is used within SWLP, analysers include DxH 900, ACL Top and Immucor BT analysers.
A 24/7 shift pattern applies including extended day, weekend and night work after a period of suitable training.
Main duties of the job
Background:
South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospital Trust and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
The Role:This post is based at St George's Hospital Clinical Blood Sciences Laboratory (CBS) however the post holder may be required to work at any of the South West London Pathology sites as and when necessary.The St George's Hospital CBS Laboratory operates a 24hr shift system providing cover to a busy A& E and acute services. The Laboratory is equipped with ACL Top, Beckman Coulter DxH 900 with AutoMate 1200 for pre/post analytics Haematology and coagulation services, as well as Imumucor for automated Blood Transfusion services. The blood transfusion department delivers a wide range of pre-transfusion and antenatal investigations on site, and provides blood products to support trauma, surgical, renal and oncology patients.
The Specialist Biomedical Scientist role requires a motivated HCPC registered BMS seeking experience in a busy acute laboratory.Successful candidate will be expected to participate in the 24hr shift system after suitable training.
Candidates who have applied in the past 3 months need not apply again.
Please also note that the vacancy may close early if a substantial amount of applications are received.
About us
St George's is sited in South West London with public transport options nearby, including tube, train and bus services.
Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves rotation through the sections of the laboratory (blood transfusion, haematology and coagulation) providing service for our busy acute hospital. You will be responsible for providing high quality results while maintaining the standards of the HCPC and ISO 15189. You will be involved in training colleagues, and full participation in 24/7 rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- HCPC Registration
- Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of health and safety issues Experience of quality management systems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Intermediate level of computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Use of enhanced
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Participation and experience in out of hours working
- Supervisory experience
- Multi-disciplinary work experience
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
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