Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist Blood Transfusion

Responsible for the daily management ,quality and training within the Blood Transfusion department at both sites alongside general leadership duties directed by the Lead BMS.
Supervising Biomedical Scientists, trainees and MLAs, including training of junior staff completing their Registration & Specialist Portfolios.
To practice as a Senior Specialist HCPC Registered BMS to provide a high-quality service.
The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely result service.
The successful candidates must be HCPC registered and has obtained a MSc Biomedical Sciences Degree and the BBTS qualification as well as demonstrating a high level of knowledge and commitment aimed at maintaining and developing a quality service in their specialisation.
The laboratory has full training status with the HCPC and IBMS.
The laboratory is modern and well equipped with the Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Vision Analysers.
The Laboratory is currently UKAS accredited to ISO 15189 standards., To comply with BSQR, maintaining quality with the Blood Transfusion department.
To ensure that departmental policies/procedures are followed by staff within the work area.
To establish and maintain the communication of any relevant information within the team to ensure the continual and efficient running of the service.
To support BMS, Trainee BMS and MLA staff in answering more complex enquiries.
To actively participate in team meetings taking the lead as appropriate and to communicate effectively at all times.
To communicate regularly with Lead BMS's, to ensure high quality standards and the smooth running of the department.
To conduct, co-ordinate and minute departmental technical meetings as required by the Lead BMS.
To attend, address, and lead meetings outside of the Department as appropriate.
To plan and prioritise the work of allocated sections to ensure that reporting of results is carried out in a timely fashion, deputising to cover for the absence of other Senior Specialist BMS staff.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Excellent written and spoken English
Experience of the above mentioned analysers would be an advantage
Able to plan and priorities own workload.
IT Literate with experience of LIMS systems .

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At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.