Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist

An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration to work within the Haematology & Transfusion Department at York Hospital. This is a full time vacancy 37.5 hours per week. The department is fully equipped with the Sysmex XN, Sysmex CN, TOSOH G11's, and Grifols eflexis analysers. The laboratory is UKAS accredited. It will be a contractual requirement for the successful candidate to participate in the 24/7 shift system.,

• To carry out the analysis of patient samples, quality controls (QC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy.
• To ensure that specialist equipment within the area of work is functioning efficiently through good housekeeping, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Technical validation of patient results.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users on information of a technical nature.
• To undertake shift work including evening, weekend and night work. This will involve working mostly alone and includes the provisional authorisation of results that are used for immediate patient management, carrying potentially serious consequences if any errors occur in the process.
  
  We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.