Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A 12-month fixed-term position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and dedicated HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team of Transfusion Scientists and Associate Practitioners at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Qualifications
IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice
IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Blood Transfusion Practice
BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice
Applicants must hold one of the above qualifications.
Role Overview
Our department delivers one of the UK's largest hospital blood transfusion services, providing essential support to CUH's Transplantation Centre, the regional Trauma Centre, and the Rosie Maternity and Neonatal units.
We routinely manage major blood loss cases and process approximately 70,000 blood groups and associated antibody investigations each year, issuing around 50,000 blood products.
We also provide a specialist in-house RCI service to the Trust.
Key Responsibilities
Practice as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion.
Analyse, interpret and report complex serological investigations in order to select and issue compatible blood and blood products for transfusion into patients according to departmental SOPs.
Provide specialist advice to range of service users.
Maintain competence through CPD.Participate in training and supervision of less experienced staff.
Work flexibly in reflection of service needs, including participation in the out of hours shift rota as required.
Maintain and promote a professional image of Pathology.
Participate in early, late, night and weekend shifts as part of a comprehensive 24/7 service.
Requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious, and reliable individual with excellent attention to detail.
Strong numeracy, literacy, and IT/keyboard skills are essential, along with an interest in science and laboratory work and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Effective communication skills and significant experience within a Transfusion laboratory are required.
Applicants must also be prepared to participate in the 24/7 shift rota.
Immigration & Visa
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa.
Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
Applied for a Graduate visa.
You will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.
The Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
Recruitment Notes
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk.
However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th December ****.
Interviews are due to be held on 6th January ****.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care.
Opportunities to experience a range of specialities.
Career and development opportunities.
Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team.
Research experience and opportunities.
Lovely location and quality of life.
Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air).
Benefits to You
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days.
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces.
Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances.
Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.
In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves.
We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Additional Information
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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