Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Advanced Healthcare Scientist (Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS)) - Blood Transfusion
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Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA)
Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) is a fully formed network of The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, James Paget University Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn. This post is based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
At NNUH the Transfusion lab processes approx. 60,000 samples per annum and provides a full 24/7 service to the hospital. The department uses Grifols Erytra analysers and associated BTM middleware. Currently the department uses Telepath LIMS and are looking to upgrade this. Haemonetics Blood Tracking system is in place for the control of blood fridges and bedside administration of components.
About the Role
The post holder will be part of a larger network team led by the Network Blood Transfusion Manager, and supported by the EPA quality team.
Key Requirements
- Advanced Health Care Scientist with experience and specialist knowledge in Transfusion Science and the requirements of the BSQR and ISO15189.
- To meet standards required to achieve and maintain all aspects of BSQR standards as inspected by the MHRA and ISO 15189 as assessed by UKAS.
- Ensures the Laboratory systems are functioning correctly in order to provide clear and appropriate reports in a format that allows the service users/clients access to accurate and updated patient care test results and traceability records.
- As specialised staff they will be required to train and demonstrate methodologies to medical staff, clinical scientists, other BMS staff, new entrant staff, students and medical laboratory assistants (MLA).
- There may be requirement to support in other areas within the service as required.
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Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
About Us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
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We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
Benefits
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Eleanor Byworth
- Job title: Network Transfusion Manager
- Email address: Eleanor.byworth@nnuh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07828 569501
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