Haematology Senior BMS (Fixed term)

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and innovative Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and hardworking team. The post holder will act as a Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in the Haematology department at Stepping Hill hospital . A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

The department is UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory. We are fully automated with a Siemens Atellica Hemas , Automated Slidemaker Stainer, Sysmex CN3000, Ortho Vision, and TOSOH G11 analysers. In addition there is automated ESR analysis and a Siemens Hematek slide stainer and currently validating the Scopio digital morphology software.

The post is predominantly working core hours however to support the 24/7 OOH rota there may be occasions when OOH working is necessary. The post is based at Stepping Hill hospital only.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS) will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, deployment and supervision of staff within the designated section, ensuring a safe, effective and high-quality service.

The post holder will act as Lead Training Officer for Haematology, including Coagulation, providing specialist technical advice, coordinating section activities and supporting staff training and competency development. Previous experience and specialist knowledge in Anticoagulation and Coagulation would be highly desirable, as the department provides an Anticoagulation Clinic service for the Trust.

Working closely with the Technical Head of Haematology & Blood Bank and senior Blood Sciences staff, the post holder will contribute to service development and improvement, ensuring compliance with ISO 15189:2022, MHRA regulations, Trust policies and maintaining IBMS training status.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with excellent people skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. They will be patient, approachable, adaptable and flexible, with a positive attitude to change and the ability to think creatively and “outside the box” when addressing technical or operational challenges.

The department is committed to supporting professional development, training and career progression, providing opportunities to further develop specialist and leadership skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Be State Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and Transfusion Practice, or an equivalent specialist qualification.
• Ideally hold a discipline-specific MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification however for this fixed term post this is not essential.
• Have a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience working within an NHS Haematology, Coagulation/Anticoagulation and Transfusion laboratory environment.
• Have experience of working within a quality-focused, accredited laboratory environment, with an understanding of relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ideally have experience of laboratory automation and the ability to work effectively with modern laboratory systems and technologies.
• Have sound technical knowledge and experience within Haematology and Coagulation, with previous experience in Anticoagulation services being highly desirable.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and people-management skills.
• Be a strong team player who is able to work collaboratively, support colleagues and contribute positively to the wider department.
• Demonstrate patience, resilience, flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing service requirements.
• Be able to use initiative and creative problem-solving skills, including an ability to think outside the box when faced with operational, technical or staffing challenges.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, service improvement and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.