Biomedical Scientist

at  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall hospital provides pathology services for Cornwall & is currently looking for two motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientists to become part of the Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion team covering the full range of available tests rotating through all sections. The Blood Sciences laboratory is due to enter an exciting phase with a new build pathology department future proofing pathology for the next 40 years with a purpose built facility featuring state of the art diagnostic equipment.
Our laboratory has full ISO 15189 Accreditation status, and the Transfusion laboratory is fully MHRA compliant. The laboratory is equipped with Abbott Alinity HQ full blood count analysers, Werfen Coagulation TOP analysers, Grifols Erytra blood grouping analysers and access to Sebia capillary electrophoresis for haemoglobinopathy and antenatal sickle cell and thalassaemia screening. The hospital is a Haemostasis Centre with the laboratory undertaking advanced coagulation thrombotic and haemorrhagic investigations.
You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 rota after suitable training.
The department supports professional career progression and works closely with educational establishments to provide placement and training opportunities.
Cornwall offers an amazing lifestyle of outdoor activities, some of the finest beaches in the country and a safe and child friendly environment. Moorland and coastal walking, surfing, summer festivals and a warm mild climate.
To undertake scientific duties in any part of the Department as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
To participate in the 24/7 service provision
To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples.
To maintain and run specialist equipment as deemed appropriate by the lead BMS.
To provide cover for other staff members and engage in the team ethic.
To supervise, mentor and support Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff.
To support the quality management system.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
To undertake scientific duties in any part of the Department as required in order to facilitate the smooth running of the service
To provide a clinical technical service by performing routine and specialist analytical testing on a range of biological samples
To maintain and run specialist equipment as deemed appropriate by the lead BMS
To provide cover for other staff members and engage in the team ethic
To supervise, mentor and support Trainee Biomedical Scientists and support staff
To support the quality management syste

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