Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology inScarborough inScarborough PUBLISHED
MON 14 OCT 2024
In this role, the post holder will manage day-to-day operations, supervise and train staff, and ensure adherence to personal and professional standards. The Haematology Laboratory is equipped with advanced analysers and is transitioning to a new Laboratory Information Management System. The Trust promotes diversity and inclusivity in its workforce and encourages flexible working arrangements. Interested candidates are urged to apply promptly due to the potential for early closure of the vacancy if a high volume of applications is received.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Haematology team as a Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist at the Scarborough Hospital Site as part of the Scarborough, Hull, York Pathology Services (SHYPS) Network.
You will be working with the existing senior team to provide Senior BMS support for Coagulation andMorphology. Additionally, there will be a training officer role for the site.
You must be a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Biomedical Scientist, and hold an appropriate post graduate qualification that includes Haematology speciality (MSc or HSD). Experience of quality management/audit, training or leadership experience would be advantageous.
The Haematology Laboratory is equipped with Sysmex XN and CN analysers. Interfaced with a telepath LIMS system, which is in the finalstages of transferring to Winpath Enterprise.
The post holder will take delegated responsibility for day-to-dayoperational matters of the Coagulation and Morphology section of the department, and deputise for the Chief Biomedical Scientist on technical matters in their absence.
They will supervise, train and develop subordinate staff, including Biomedical Scientist (BMS), Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) ensuring that proficiency and competence and personal and professional standards of that group are maintained.
The Post Holder will work closely alongside Senior BMS colleagues at the York site to ensure harmonisation of procedures and policies.
About us
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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