Trainee Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interpersonal and communication skills

The post holder will:

Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, to develop and maintain good working relationships with:

o all relevant staff groups within Blood Sciences

o staff within Pathology reception, central office, stores and other Pathology disciplines

o clinical and other health care professional staff

Have the ability to exchange of information accurately, both verbal and written.

Have the ability to notify senior staff of all problems encountered in the performance of duties.

Professional knowledge and expertise

The post holder will:

Have the requisite academic requirements for HCPC registration ie an IBMS accredited BSc. (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Have on-going participation in continuing professional development

Have understanding of relevant codes of practice and professional guidelines

Participate in all aspects of Haematology and Blood Transfusion to attain registration with HCPC.

Assist in the maintenance of the Hospital Blood Banks and the stock control of Blood and Blood Products.

Participate in internal quality control and external quality assurance procedures.

Ensure that a high level of personal competence and professionalism is maintained through continual personal development.

Please refer to attached Job Description for more details.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• IBMS accredited BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate ability and commitment to complete the course of training and a commitment to personal development
• Commitment to personal development
• Ability to handle pathology specimens

Desirable

• Prior experience in a diagnostic Blood Sciences laboratory

Work Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation applicable to laboratories

Desirable

• Knowledge of procedures for the receipt, preparation and processing of samples
• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Good organisation skills
• Be an effective team worker
• Good IT and keyboard skills with efficient data-entry skills
• Attention to detail

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/