Biomedical Scientist

The successful applicant will be well-motivated enthusiastic HCPC registered BMS and must have experience in a high throughput Haematology and Blood Transfusion department

The department is IBMS approved for training and has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189.

The successful applicant will participate in the laboratory rotation through all sections of Haematology and Blood Transfusion and ensure that a quality service is being provided.

Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are required as is the ability to work flexibly. Previous experience of working in a UKAS accredited laboratory and experience of using a quality management system is required.

Following an appropriate period of training, the post holder will be required to participate in the out-of-hours service.

The department is well equipped using the following platforms, Horiba Yumizen H2500/H1500, Stago STA-R max, BioFlash, Sebia Capillarys 3, DS2, Immucor NEO IRIS and CliniSys WinPath. The lab is also planning installing Cellavision Digital morphology system.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care healthcare services for a residential population of 375000 and an additional 100000 visitors in the holiday season.

The Haematology and Blood Transfusion department provides a comprehensive service for the Trust and the associated NHS Organisation’s.

Torbay Hospital is situated in Torquay, part of the English Rivera, with spectacular scenery and some of the cleanest beaches in Britain. The dramatic wilderness of the Dartmoor National Park is within easy reach.

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The Government has formally announced that it intends to introduce regulations that will require most healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated (1st and 2nd dose) against COVID-19 by 1st April 2022. To achieve this the successful applicant must have had their 1stCOVID-19 vaccination by 3rd February 2022. Therefore, full COVID-19 vaccination will be a condition of employment unless an individual is medically exempt. We will ask for proof of vaccination or exemption during the recruitment process.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anthony Lowe Job title: Head Biomedical Scientist Blood Sciences Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07506673589

For an opportunity to meet the team we would welcome an informal visit to the department.

Please contact Anthony Lowe to arrange a visit.