Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology & Blood Transfusion

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to manage the work of the Research and Development department within the laboratory at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .

You will have experience in support of Clinical Trials and Research Studies and will be required to work as part of a team within the Research and Development Laboratory, carrying out a range of laboratory procedures which contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical care of the patient. Training will be provided.

The post holder will manage the team preparing specimens for testing, including running automated analysers and / or preparation of blood films for analysis. Maintenance of records and files will be an important part of your role.

The ideal candidate will have a close working relationship with Pathology scientific staff, Clinical research teams and the R&D Department to ensure that all pathology aspects of clinical trials are carried out to the highest practicable standards in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

They will ensure adherence to the departmental policies, procedures and methods.

They will be committed to formally maintaining their skills and knowledge by appropriate training and self-education.

The post holder will be competent to work independently in all areas of the laboratory and be able to work as an autonomous Biomedical Scientist.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion is responsible, for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.

The post-holder is responsible for a team of Associate Practitioners, and registered Biomedical Scientists.

The post holder will be responsible for providing a high-quality service that builds on the standards defined by UKAS and the MHRA. They will be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff, scientific, nursing and medical to ensure the effective delivery of clinical trials and research studies across all Trust sites. They will work closely with senior staff within the department and clinical team and registered BMS and associate practitioners

Working for our organisation

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.

Our values help us in what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and use these values throughout your employment with the Trust to define and develop our culture.
The post holder will be:
• Compassionate, caring about our patients.
• Accountable and responsible, always looking to improve.
• Respectful for all and show integrity in everything.
• Encouraging and challenging each other to always do our best.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person specification

Training and qualification

Essential criteria

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Masters degree or equivalent to give the required level of specialist Blood Sciences knowledge.

Desirable criteria

• Specialist portfolio in Haematology and Blood transfusion

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Working in a laboratory as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist band 7
• Training in GMP

Desirable criteria

• Previous line management or team leading experience

Skills and ability

Essential criteria

• Ability to organise own workload and that of staff under supervision and able to manage time
• Calm, well organised and self-reliant, and able to work under pressure

Desirable criteria

• Able to prepare presentations as part of the laboratory training programme.

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends if required for specific studiesritten instructions
• Able to work alone and under pressure, meeting deadlines and targets and service level agreements

Desirable criteria

• Flexibility to adapt quickly and efficiently to changes in working practice

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Advanced Biomedical Scientist (PDF, 536.5KB)
• HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8KB)
• Tackling Climate Change at Hampshire Hospitals (PDF, 4.9MB)