Biomedical Scientist B5 - #144561

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual with laboratory experience, to join our team within the Blood Sciences Clinical Laboratory at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, part of one of the largest pathology networks in the UK, Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services.

You will need to demonstrate knowledge in Blood Sciences (Haematology and Blood Transfusion or Biochemistry) and have experience in the day to day running of the laboratory. Likewise, you must be able to show effective leadership and communication skills and be able to manage junior staff in a positive and efficient manner. If successful, you will also be responsible for helping to maintain UKAS ISO 15189:2022 and MHRA accreditation, by participating in all aspects of the quality management system.

To participate in the shift rota to ensure a safe and high-quality provision of the Blood Sciences service at RSH and throughout the Pathology Network.

• perform the initial screening and further investigation of diagnostic tests producing complex quality diagnostic results in order to aid patient treatment and care.
  
  

To acquire and maintain multidisciplinary skills to enable the performing of Biochemistry and Haematology tests and delivering Blood Transfusion services in a multidisciplinary environment.

Being trained to undergraduate knowledge level in Blood Sciences or individual discipline and being trained to local competency in the complimentary disciplines (Biochemistry/Haematology/ Blood Transfusion).

To use these specialist and generalist skills, along with complex analysers and IT solutions in order to deliver a quality service to our users.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jamie Clack Job title: Acting Site Lead BMS Email address: [email protected]