Biomedical Scientist - Blood Sciences

Job summary

Biomedical Scientist - Blood Sciences Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital | Pathology | Permanent | Full time Up to £35,750 per annum, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Maintain clean and disinfected working areas and equipment. Effectively administer the supply of bloody products and assist with the control of blood stocks. Provide input, as required, to the review, update and implementation of standard operating procedures. Assist with the production and analysis of statistics. Participate in the on call rota for the department. Assist with laboratory audits in accordance with the departmental quality management strategy. Perform all biomedical diagnostic testing, interpretation and reporting in accordance with standard operating procedures. Perform defined quality control procedures and monitor their effectiveness, advising senior staff of any issues. Maintain accurate and timely records of all specimens received and results obtained.

About us

Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Biomedical Scientist - Blood Sciences Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital | Pathology | Permanent | Full time Up to £35,750 per annum, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week To look after the nation's heath, we must provide the highest standards of care. So, we need to work with the best talent around. That's why we're looking for someone who understands how important it is to maintain great relationships while providing the high levels of service in a modern pathology laboratory. As a Biomedical Scientist at our Oxford Hospital, you'll bring the relevant qualifications and laboratory experience in multidisciplinary biomedical science. You have a good working knowledge of different analytical equipment in a range of techniques. You're also a natural communicator and team player, and you share our idea of quality. As a Biomedical Scientist you will:

  • Maintain clean and disinfected working areas and equipment.
  • Effectively administer the supply of bloody products and assist with the control of blood stocks.
  • Provide input, as required, to the review, update and implementation of standard operating procedures.
  • Assist with the production and analysis of statistics.
  • Participate in the on call rota for the department.
  • Assist with laboratory audits in accordance with the departmental quality management strategy.
  • Perform all biomedical diagnostic testing, interpretation and reporting in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Perform defined quality control procedures and monitor their effectiveness, advising senior staff of any issues.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of all specimens received and results obtained.
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. You can get everything from free gym membership to private healthcare, emotional wellbeing support and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential
    • You will bring the relevant qualifications and laboratory experience in multidisciplinary biomedical science. Registered with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist.

    Experience

    Essential
    • At least 2 years post registration laboratory experience in multi-disciplinary biomedical science preferably Blood Sciences and/or Blood Transfusion.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Oxford Hospital Beech Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RP

    Oxford

    OX3 7RP


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com

    Company
    Nuffield Health
    Location
    Oxford, United Kingdom OX3 7RP
    Employment Type
    Permanent
    Salary
    Negotiable
    Posted
    Company
    Nuffield Health
    Location
    Oxford, United Kingdom OX3 7RP
    Employment Type
    Permanent
    Salary
    Negotiable
    Posted