Specialist Biomedical Scientist- Haematology and Blood Transfusion in Taunton

We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with multi-disciplinary expertise in Haematology and Blood Transfusion to join us on a full time and permanent basis. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to providing a high-quality patient centric service and are enthusiastic about mentoring and sharing their knowledge.

Our team of Biomedical Scientists operate a 24/7 service working alongside Associate Practitioner and Medical Laboratory Assistant colleagues. On site and remote discipline specific support is available from Team Manager and Advanced Practitioner colleagues who operate across the 3 SPS sites (two in Taunton and one in Yeovil).

You will be expected to work at the hospital based Essential Services laboratory at Musgrove Park Hospital which retains a close working partnership with clinical colleagues. In addition, you will also be expected to work at the off-site SPS Hub laboratory in Taunton which takes a leading technological approach with state of the art equipment and organisation of workflow based on LEAN principles. SPS supports testing for the local NHS Trust and primary care providers.

Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.

At SYNLAB, we believe in nurturing a culture of well-being and ensuring our employees are supported both professionally and personally. We offer a Wellbeing Allowance worth up to £1500 per annum for our esteemed team members working in Band 2 - 6 roles. In addition to a competitive pay structure, we offer a joining bonus of up to £10,000, relocation package and access to SYNLAB benefits scheme. SPS maintains a comprehensive training budget designed to support the career development of all staff members. This investment ensures that employees have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge and advance their professional growth.

Responsibilities:

As a Biomedical Scientist within the Blood Sciences team, you will perform and interpret routine and specialist testing providing patient centred scientific excellence whilst maintaining high quality standards in accordance with ISO15189. You will supervise, mentor and support other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants within your department, sharing your knowledge, experience and passion for your work. As a registered Biomedical Scientist, you will have the responsibility of maintaining fitness to practice and are required to participate actively in CPD. SPS will commit to support you in developing your skills and knowledge in line with your professional growth and our business interests. A dedicated Training team and extensive resources are available to support this.

Most importantly, through our shared values, you will help to make a positive difference to the lives, health and wellbeing of those within our community that we serve.

Qualifications:

If you have the following qualifications and skills, then we’d love to hear from you:

• HCPC registration, with post registration experience working in a Haematology and/or Blood Transfusion section
• Excellent working knowledge and experience working with automated Haematology and Blood Transfusion platforms, and proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• A good understanding of the clinical significance of results and ability to interpret and act upon the results you are producing in a lone working setting
• Confident to make decisions in line with guidelines and written procedures in order to support the care of critically ill patients, with particular reference to Major Haemorrhage and trauma
• To commence employment as a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist you must have your Specialist Portfolio in Haematology with (or without) Blood Transfusion or equivalent qualifications and experience which may include the BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice.
• However, SPS are committed to support dedicated and engaged Band 5 applicants looking to complete a Specialist Portfolio. SPS offer automatic progression to Band 6 upon successful completion of the Specialist portfolio along with a retention bonus.