Multi-disciplinary Biomedical Scientist

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has come up within the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services network for a HCPC Registered Multi-Disciplinary Biomedical Scientist in the Integrated Blood Sciences department based at Warwick Hospital. This is a varied and interesting role with great learning opportunities for someone interested in Blood Sciences. You must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work accurately and methodically following written protocols.

Previous NHS experience is required for this position and it is 24/7 working pattern after the relevant training.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• Perform daily routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient and environmental samples containing potentially infectious material. This will be done on a rotational basis using manual and automated techniques to exacting medical and scientific standards according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform daily interpretation of diagnostic investigations. Know how to proceed in the event of technical / analytical nonconformity and when to inform the line manager.
• Accurate and timely entry of data onto the laboratory computer system and/or automated analysers using a VDU and keyboard workstation.
• As appropriate record reports for authorisation in electronic form and / or verbally to persons authorised to receive them.
• Quality check outputs including maintaining necessary internal records

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Apply through our website

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job responsibilities

• Participate in 24/7 rota after training.
• Participate in external and internal quality assurance schemes and vertical and horizontal audits as directed by senior staff.
• Work to meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff
• Under supervision, develop and investigate new techniques as required by the changing needs of the service.
• To regularly inform and discuss progress of training towards a post registration specialist competence portfolio, with the laboratory training officer and other senior staff as appropriate

Supporting Tasks

• Be aware of stocks of kits reagents and consumables and report stock deficiencies to senior staff.
• To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to agreed set objectives.
• To participate in shifts and out of hours services as required.
• To undertake phlebotomy as required after suitable training.

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)

• Biomedical Science degree acceptable to the HCPC.
• Current registration with HCPC.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Completion of Generic Registration Portfolio.

Experience (Essential)

• Evidence of recent laboratory experience.
• Problem solving.
• Previous NHS Experience.

Experience (Desirable)

• Working towards completion of post-registration discipline specific competence portfolio.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Demonstrate a broad based knowledge in Pathology or in required discipline.

Skills (Essential)

• Be able to speak, receive and issue instructions without risk of misunderstanding.
• Be able to follow complex documents such as a standard operating procedure.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• IT and keyboard skills.

Skills (Desirable)

• IT and keyboard skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours (Essential)

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
• For posts with managerial responsibility only: Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Contact: Blood Transfusion Manager, Ginika Jideofor, View email address on meeveem.com, 01924953218030

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