Biomedical Scientist: Sponsorship Available

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Job Summary

The Blood Sciences department is based on both sites and offers a broad range of experiences via internal rotation throughout all sections cross-site. You will be based at TWH but will be required to work at either one or both sites, as demanded by service needs. The department is ISO 15189, MHRA, CQC and IBMS accredited. You can develop your skills and knowledge further with support available for IBMS expert practice / Higher Specialist diploma and other post-graduate qualifications including MSc.

We are looking for suitably experienced, highly motivated HCPC registered BMS, who understands the requirements of a quality-driven service, is able to work under pressure, work flexibly using own initiative and possess excellent communication skills. We are seeking individuals, who have good laboratory experience with at least one year post HCPC registration. Please include the date you first registered with the HCPC in your supporting statement.

We will accept application from candidates who have already started the IBMS Specialist portfolio. If the IBMS Specialist Portfolio has not been fully completed, please indicate the level of progress towards completion.

 

Main duties of the job

The department is well equipped with Sysmex (haematology), Werfen (coagulation), Beckman Coulter (flow cytometry), IBG Echo (Blood Transfusion) and Sebia (capillary electrophoresis) analysers. You will be expected to work as part of a team and rotate through the departments of Haematology & Blood Transfusion, maintaining an up to date knowledge of working practices and knowledge of the specialist areas.

On satisfactory assessment of competence, you will act as an autonomouspractitioner providing the 24/7 Blood Science service, serving the hospital and any emergencies within the community BMS in Haematology & Blood Transfusion are responsible for laboratory investigations to support the diagnosis of blood disorders and provide compatible blood and blood components for transfusion in several clinical situations.

As a BMS in Haematology & Blood Transfusion you will be responsible for the delegated tasks required for the delivery of a clinical technical service that will achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care. This includes: the analysis of samples to ensure safe blood transfusion practices by the application of blood transfusion technology, utilising the most up to date scientific methods in conjunction with traditional methods of microscopy and antigen/antibody-complex diagnostics. Diagnostic work includes examination of blood and plasma to identify blood groups and antibody status, including the identification of atypical antibodies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, or equivalent
  • State Registration (Health Professions Council)
  • Specialist Portfolio or appropriate equivalent

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 year post HCPC registration
  •  Working alone during an out-of-hours service
  • Comprehensive specialist haematology or transfusion knowledge and experience
  • Health & Safety legislation and procedures
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Working as a member of a team

Desirable

  • oTraining and supervising a team
  • oProblem solving

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to authorize results for clinical use
  • Ability to interpret diagnostic laboratory results comprehensively
  • Basic use of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
  • Communication
  • Command of written and spoken English

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 26 May 2025

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