Specialist Biomedical Scientist Night worker

Are you a dynamic Band 6 Biomedical Scientist, HCPC registered, and ready to dive into an exciting career at the forefront of pathology services? Your opportunity is here! Join our welcoming Blood Sciences team in an environment where innovation meets dedication. This role can be an internal acting up position for internal staff or a 12 month fixed term contract for external applicants.

Join the West Middlesex University Hospital Blood Sciences team and elevate your career to new heights! We are on the lookout for a passionate, HCPC-registered Haematology & Blood Transfusion Biomedical Scientist (nightworker) to become an integral part of our dynamic team. This Band 6 position is your gateway to working with cutting-edge technology including Abbott Alinity HQ Haematology analysers, Stago StarMax2 Haemostasis analysers, Alifax ESR Technology, and Immucor Blood Grouping analysers.

Expect to immerse yourself in diverse laboratory sections, with comprehensive training provided to ensure your success. Our operation is 24/7, ensuring the continuity and quality of patient care, and you will play a vital role in this essential service, potentially participating in our night worker rota.

If you're eager to push the boundaries of biomedical science and make a significant impact in healthcare, we welcome your application. Embark on a fulfilling career journey with us and contribute to a healthier future.

Main duties of the job

Good communication skills are essential, as the post holder is required to communicate effectively with Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists, Clinicians and other healthcare providers in and out of the Trust. Active participation in local and divisional laboratory meetings is expected. This is a nightworker role.

Additional relationships appropriate to the role may be required

KEY DUTIES:

1. The day-to-day running (mostly night shifts) of a section within the laboratory under the direction of a Laboratory Manager.

2. Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.

3. To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills.

4. To possess the skills required to provide the necessary training and supervision of staff within the section.

5. To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services to patients that may include research and audit.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.