Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Andrology

Job overview

The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.

The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The service provides analysis of a range of compounds present in serum and analysis of cells of the blood using automated processes to support the Acute Trust and Primary Care Trusts requirements. In addition the transfusion service analyses blood groups and cross matches blood to be issued for transfusions

We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who has experience of working as independent practitioners with skills in Haematology and Transfusion Science and who are able to perform a range of analyses in Haematology Automation, Coagulation, Transfusion Science and Reception Services. There is an expectation that the post holder will participate in the delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service.

Our pathology department is part of the collaborative East Coast Pathology Network (see attached document)

Main duties of the job

As post holder, following training you will:

Run daily test procedures on all methodologies to include calibration and quality control testing and to sign off as fit for clinical use.

Be responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service policies.

Fault find equipment and analyser function after formal in-house training.

Explain results and reassure the users that the information is correct after seeking advice when results do not agree with clinical presentation.

Be responsible for inputting and amending patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work.

Work towards completion of IBMS specialist portfolio in Haematology and transfusion.

Assist in the education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLA’s and visiting students as required within their specialised area

Demonstrate on-going competence to practice by attending courses, lectures, mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and other training activities.

Work in a busy and dynamic team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Communicates complex service related test information to managers, Consultants, Nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers.
• Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is complex concerning methodologies and service requirements, seeking advice as required.
• Assists in explaining results and reassures the users that the information is correct after seeking advice when results do not agree with clinical presentation.
• Manages own work on a daily basis in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service polices.
• Maintains as part of a team, complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and assess fitness for clinical use referring to senior staff as appropriate.

We will also welcome applications from graduates who have completed an IBMS accredited biomedical sciences degree and currently in a trainee BMS role or are due to graduate this year (Please refer to  attached job descriptions ). Please note for these candidates, this post will be offered initially as a one year fixed term contract subject to completion of the HCPC registration portfolio and attainment of a satisfactory level of competency and participation on 24/7 shift roster.

After which the post will convert to a substantive contract.