Job description
An opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic band 5 Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Blood Sciences team at West Middlesex University Hospital.
Due to a re-provision of all major analytical equipment, you will be working with new, state of the art analysers including Abbott Alinity CI, Hq, and Stago coagulation analysers.
The successful applicant will participate in the laboratory rotation through the core sections of Automated Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Coagulation and the specialist area of Blood Transfusion. Our busy department is fully computerised (Sunquest and Clinisys). Equipment includes Stago Star Max 2 analysers, Alinity HSQ Analysers, Alifax Test 1, Immucor NEO & Echo analysers. The Pathology department utilises the Q-Pulse Quality Management System.
Applications are sought from self-motivating individuals who have experience of working out of hours and making decisions with releasing results. Applicants must have a desire to learn and develop within our busy laboratories.
We are committed to your personal and professional development and you will have opportunities to fulfil your potential with NWLP.
2.1 To work in all sections of the department under the supervision of a section leader.
2.2 Take part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision-making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support and organize own work tasks or activities.
2.3 Must develop and improve your scientific expertise, which may be via CPD within an appraisal programme. Maintain a portfolio of relevant developments achieved.
2.4 To perform your work in accordance with the standard operational policies using intermediate theoretical knowledge and may organize own work tasks or activities.
2.5 Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
2.6 To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
2.7 Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2023, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- 7 August 2023
- 4 September 2023
- 2 October 2023
- 5 November 2023
- 4 December 2023
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.