Description
Fixed Term Contract - 8 months Maternity Cover
Hours: Monday to Friday (9.00am - 5.30pm) plus participation in the shift/on-call rota
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our client's busy Haematology & Blood Transfusion department to assist the section leader in the organisation and management of technical work of the department.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- To carry out routine clinical Haematology / Blood Transfusion testing and to ensure high quality service throughout the sections.
- To have the ability to perform all the routine technical procedures in use in the department.
- To undertake all non-routine investigations when required and to take the necessary steps in dealing with technical operational problems which arise.
- To ensure that any significant abnormal results encountered are checked and if necessary be brought to the attention of medical staff.
- To understand uses and functions of the data processing systems.
- To investigate and rectify analytical problems.
- To keep the Team Leader, and/or Laboratory Manager, informed of any technical or personnel problems.
- To remain aware of scientific or other advances relevant to work of the section.
- To supervise and assist training junior members of staff.
- To deputise for the Acting Chief BMS in Blood Transfusion when required.
- Has contact with internal and external clients.
- To assist in review and update of departmental operating procedures.
- To perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.
Candidate Requirements:
- HPC registered plus supervisory experience within Haematology/Blood Transfusion
- Proven experience in routine and special Haematology essential
- Experience in blood transfusion is essential
- Previous experience within a busy 24 hour service laboratory
- Ability and willingness to participate in out of hours roster
- Strong troubleshooting ability
- Ability to adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
- Good team player with excellent interpersonal skills