This band 5 post sits in the haematology and blood transfusion department of the Blood Sciences laboratory at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance. The work centres on automated and specialist blood testing, including full blood counts, coagulation work, haemoglobinopathy screening and blood grouping with crossmatching for transfusion. The role also involves reporting patient results, maintaining analysers and helping to train medical staff, scientists and students. Fit depends on HCPC registration, and visa sponsorship is available only if the going rate applies.
What the job involves
- Perform haematology and coagulation analyses, including FBC, specialist coagulation tests and haemoglobinopathy screening
- Carry out blood grouping and crossmatching for transfusion
- Input, validate, report and amend patient data and results
- Prepare samples and maintain complex analytical equipment, assessing fitness for clinical use
- Manage own daily workload to meet turnaround times set by Trust and service policies
- Explain complex test information to managers, consultants, nurses, patients and carers
- Answer telephone enquiries from pathology users and patients about results
- Seek advice where results do not match the clinical picture, and reassure users once confirmed
- Assist in the education and training of medical staff, clinical scientists, biomedical scientists, trainee BMS staff, MLAs and students
- Maintain competence through mandatory CPD, courses, lectures and other training
- Work as part of a busy team
- Act as a role model for NNUH's PRIDE values
What’s required
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Skills & knowledge
- Working knowledge of the assays performed in the service
- Developing problem-solving skills for complex clinical scientific problems
- Working knowledge of current laboratory software
- Ability to work effectively within a complex multidisciplinary team
Other
- Role model for NNUH's PRIDE values
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
What’s offered
- Excellent pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working hours
- Support in career development
- Free 24-hour confidential counselling
- Wagestream access to pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service to the Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
