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Job summary

Main area
Pathology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Out of hours work may be required as trials dictate, as will travel to other Trust sites.)
Job ref
251-FCSS3432-BIOSC
Employer
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
Town
Basingstoke
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology & Blood Transfusion

Band 7

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

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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).Ìý

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 operationÌý 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.

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

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Zuotimi Eke
Job title
Haematology Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01256 313586
Additional information

01256 473202 ext 43586

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