Scientist: Microbiology Services SurveillanceinOxfordinOxfordPUBLISHED SUN 5 JAN 2025

You will be required to work with colleagues in the national reference laboratories, screening laboratories and with clinical colleagues to provide a high-quality service. The section provides the link between the laboratories and clinicians.

Your responsibilities will include :-

• Working with the team to ensure that, where possible, suitable actions are taken to allow donors to return to the donation panel.
• Ensuring that all tasks are performed in accordance with current policies, procedures, standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Providing specialist advice to a range of service users.
• Contributing to the service provided by Microbiology Services.
• Ensuring the team works closely with the quality departments to manage inappropriate recalls, discards and unusual results.
• Managing the collection, archiving and issue of microbiology positive blood products both internally and externally for use in research, preparation of quality control panels and similar.
• Managing quality issues by working closely with quality assurance colleagues to identify system errors and introduce procedures to reduce this. You will work with colleagues across the section and the wider department to investigate and implement any required changes following quality incidents.
• Acting as mentor, supervisor & trainer of Healthcare Scientist staff within own area of expertise.
• Having knowledge of communicable disease surveillance would be desirable.

About us

We provide an extensive induction programme and offer a number of opportunities for ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsDO95

We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.