Biomedical Scientist

Biomedical Scientists (BMSs) contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing and interpreting a range of scientific procedures on biological specimens using highly complex equipment.

This post operates throughout Haematology and Blood Transfusion, in conjunction with the Biomedical Support Workers. The laboratory is fully UKAS ISO 15189 Accredited and is also an accredited site for HCPC Certificate of Competence and IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Chemistry Training. The department has state of the art equipment with a refresh of major analysers in 2019.

We have Sysmex with Di60 for FBC and Films, Werfen for coagulation and Ortho in Blood Transfusion In 2021 we have installed and gone live with a comprehensive Kelsius Temperature Monitoring System. Early in 2022 we expect to take on a full complement of new Microscopes. Ordercomms is now established for Hospital and GP Users and the laboratory and a major IT upgrade to Winpath Enterprise is underway for implementation in 2022.

1. General and specialist analysis of samples received in Blood Sciences, on a rotational basis throughout all sections of Haematology and Blood Transfusion.2. Authorise clinical results in accordance with defined turnaround times.3. Perform maintenance, calibrations and quality control checks on analytical equipment, following suitable training.4. Rotate through all benches within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion sections.5. To engage with quality management system (NCNs, audits, etc) and to maintain accreditation under UKAS ISO 15189 standards6. Contribute to the departmental out of hours shift rota.7. Operate in a manner which is respectful and professional.8. Adhere to Trust policies for health and safety and patient confidentiality.9. Engage with the departmental training programme for each task.

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Qualifications

Essential: - HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist; - IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree (or equivalent approved by the IBMS)

Desirable: - Further training courses (e.g. analyser/subject specific)

Experience

Essential: - Experience working and communicating as part of a diverse team; - Experience working in a UK NHS diagnostic laboratory