We have a post within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department available for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
If you are looking for a BMS position with a desire to work as part of one of the largest NHS led Pathology Services in the South of England, we can offer:
Innovative practices, strong, personal and professional development.
A laboratory at the forefront of the national Modernising Pathology agenda with Forward thinking and team orientated staff.
We can help you to achieve these by supporting your development by providing access to courses up to and including master’s degree.
In addition, we support development of staff with internal and external courses for management, Health & Safety and Quality management.
You will work as part of a dynamic and professional team, rotating through all key sections of the Haematology Laboratory, including General Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion. Duties include the preparation, analysis, and validation of patient samples using a range of modern automated equipment such as the Alinity H analyser, ACL TOP systems, and the IBG Iris Blood Group Analyser.
You will be expected to maintain high standards of laboratory practice, ensure quality control procedures are followed, and contribute to the delivery of timely and accurate diagnostic results to support patient care.
The role involves performing routine and urgent tests, troubleshooting equipment or result anomalies, and liaising with clinical staff when needed.
Participation in internal and external quality assurance programmes is essential.
You will also be involved in the implementation of new technologies and workflows as we undertake an exciting phase of laboratory upgrades and analyser replacements.
This is a full rota position, requiring participation in all shifts, including nights (some of which may be consecutive), weekends, and bank holidays, as part of a 24/7 diagnostic service.
Flexibility and commitment to working in a fast-paced and evolving environment are essential.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role.
