Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion

Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion Leicester, England

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Full Time Leicester, England 27055 - 32934 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified HCPC registered Band 5 Biomedical Scientist (BMS) to work as part of our team in the Blood Transfusion Department at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).

The successful candidate will be expected to work at any of the 3 UHL sites as appropriate for the delivery of the service, any time over a 24/7 period.

We are looking for good team players who can effectively contribute to the on-going development of the service within the Trust. Candidates should also show an ongoing commitment to continued professional development and training / education.

Please note that applications for Trainee Band 5 positions willNOTbeconsidered. We also encourage prospective applicants to apply as soon as possible as the advert will be closed once sufficient applications have been received.

Applicants will be required to attend face to face interviews to be considered.

Previously applicants need not apply.

The post holder will be expected to assist the section manager in the daily operations and service provision of the Blood Transfusion Department.

You will be a well-motivated, responsible team member who is able to manage high workloads, perform to a high-quality standard and work as part of a team or on your own initiative with minimal supervision. You must be able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and have a flexible approach in line with the Trust agenda of service reconfiguration and be capable of working accurately and efficiently under pressure.

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children’s Hospital and run one of the country’s leading heart centres.

Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide ‘Caring at its best’ and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we’re here to do. They are:

  • We focus on what matters most
  • We treat others how we would like to be treated
  • We are passionate and creative in our work
  • We do what we say we are going to do
  • We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that ‘Caring at its best’ is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
  • Carry out all laboratory analyses associated with the post, including reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation.
  • Participate in the department’s rosters as required.
  • Maintain ongoing Professional Portfolio and update Professional Development Plan. Undertake courses and other activities to satisfy HPC Continuing Professional Development requirements.
  • Assist with the development of new methods and the implementation of new technology.
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements including patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
  • Work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as required.
  • Assist the department with the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.

Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk
Leicester, United Kingdom
John Adler
$25 to $50 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Hospital
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
2000
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