Medical Lab Assistant - Transfusion London, England
Job description
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Transfusion
Location: Shropshire House, London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full Time/Permanent. Internal shift rotations, including 8am – 4:30pm, 10.00am – 6.30pm and 12.00pm – 8.30pm; Also, to include some weekends covering the hours of 8am – 8.30pm.
Reward & recognition: We reward your commitment in delivering the highest standard of care with generous and competitive benefits such as our contribution pension scheme, private medical insurance, annual salary review, 25 days holiday each year; with the option to buy and sell. We invest in your career development with clear career pathways and access to further education. We can also offer you support with relocation if you are living outside of London or the UK; subject to terms and conditions.
Vacancy Summary
As a Senior Biomedical Scientist with comprehensive experience in Hospital Transfusion (BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science and IBMS Specialist portfolio required), You will be trained in all sections of the Transfusion Department.
Primarily based at the main laboratory at Shropshire House. There may be a requirement to attend shifts at the other HCA satellite laboratory at London Bridge where required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Expected to work in all sections within the Blood Transfusion department which would include; day to day running of the department, validation, document control, stock management, participation in the compilation of data required for various meetings and keeping maintenance records up to date.
- Speedy and accurate processing of samples
- Interpretation, validation and timely reporting of results
- Ensure equipment are in good working order
- Carry out Audits
- Adhere to Health and Safety policies
- Follow HCA policies and procedures
Skills & Experience
- BSc /MSc educated
- HCPC Registered
- Member if the Institute of Biomedical Sciences or BBTS
- Evidence of continual personal development
- Transfusion Specialist Portfolio
- BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion is desirable but if not available, the post holder is expected to achieve it within 2 - 3 years
HCA Healthcare UK – The World’s largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care.
HCA Laboratories has over 35 years’ experience in providing pathology services, for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, IVF Clinics, Insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation
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