Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-C-5458
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cross Site
- Town
- Cross Site
- Salary
- £29,828 - £36,311 pa inc. HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Band 5 - Biomedical Scientist, Haematology
Band 5
Job overview
Department of Blood Science: Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Watford & Hemel Hempstead General Hospitals
HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientists Band 5
The Haematology Laboratory at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital is seeking well-organised and highly motivated individuals to join our friendly and dedicated Haematology & Blood Transfusion team. In return, the Trust is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff at all levels.
Main duties of the job
Appropriately qualified Biomedical Scientists, who have HCPC registration and suitable experience in Haematology / Blood Transfusion, are encouraged to apply. Those individuals who have recently qualified as a Biomedical Scientist with current HCPC registration are welcome to apply.
You will rotate through Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion sections. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills.
There is a full 24/7 hour acute service at Watford, and a Monday to Friday non urgent service being provided at Hemel Hempstead. Candidates will need to participate in the full shift rota, covering weekdays, nights and weekends after suitable training and assessment.
The Department is fully automated in its analytical platform for Blood Transfusion (BioRad IH1000), Coagulation (IL TOPS), Special Haematology (BioRad Variant II) and Haematology cell counts (Beckman-Coulter DxH), and uses the Clinisys Winpath Laboratory Information system.
Working for our organisation
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will practise as a Registered BMS at Watford and Hemel Hempstead General Hospitals on a rotational basis. They will work closely with the Biomedical Scientists Team Leaders to observe and implement the policies and procedures relevant to the role.
These include the Blood Transfusion Policy, the departmental Health & Safety Policy and Quality Policy. The post holder must also comply with practices and procedures as dictated in the departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Additionally, they will liaise with the Pathology Services Manager, the Laboratory Operational Managers, the Training and Quality Leads and Clinical and Nursing staff to develop and integrate the services provided by the Team. There is a need for some shift and weekend work that necessitates a flexible approach to the hours of employment.
Person specification
Your application will be scored against the Person Specification for the role.
Essential criteria
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kanval Ali
- Job title
- Haematology Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923 217626
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 01442365230
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