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Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology and Training Lead

Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust
Gillingham
1 week ago
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We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology and Training Lead.

The successful applicant will be required to perform a range of advanced healthcare science clinical activities and provides highly specialised advice within own Department. You will lead a team of Healthcare Scientists and Healthcare Science Support Workers for your own work area and provide training.

This post also holds additional responsibility as a Training Lead for the Department. Travel between either sites as required with a primary base of Medway Maritime Hospital.

In partnership with Beckman Coulter UK (BCUK) our newly designed and refurbished pathology laboratory houses a range of equipment including: Beckman Coulter DxH 900 Analysers and SMS2, IL(Werfen) TOP 700 and TOP 550 coagulation analysers and Bio-Rad Variant II for Haemoglobinopathy screening

Interested in joining our friendly team? For more information or an informal visit please contact Rachel Nicholas ().

Managerial responsibility for Biomedical Scientists.

Responsible to the Head of Haematology and Blood Transfusion for the delivery of Training within Haematology including management of registration portfolios, specialist portfolios and support for higher specialist and Masters. In addition to supporting apprenticeships, work experience, Certificates of Expert Practice and other qualifications.

Managing the routine work and staff rota's of the Haematology laboratory in conjunction with the other Haematology and Blood Transfusion seniors.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Nicholas Job title: Deputy General Manager Email address: Telephone number:

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  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

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  • Employment typeFull-time

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  • Job functionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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