Employer: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B, Cambridge
Salary: £26,565 to £35,577 p.a.
Type: Permanent
Expires: 25 May 2017
An opportunity has arisen for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to work within the Haematology department at Cambridge University Hospitals. You are required to hold the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology. Consideration will however be given to Band 5 Biomedical Scientists with experience, progressing through the Specialist Portfolio.
The Haematology Department comprises an automation section that is incorporated with Biochemistry to form a Blood Sciences department. There will be an opportunity for cross-training with biochemistry.
The laboratory benefits from a fully automated Siemens Aptio track and the following equipment:
Haematology
Siemens Advia 2120i full blood count analysers, IL-TOP 750LAS coagulometers, Sediplus s-2000 ESR, Sebia Capillarys 2 capillary electrophoresis and Menarini Hb9210 HPLC.
Biochemistry
Siemens Advia 2400 Chemistry, Dimension EXL 200 and Centaur XP analysers.
Applications are invited from experienced Biomedical Scientists with previous experience working within Haematology. Participation in the department's 24/7 shift system is mandatory.
Being a referral centre for Haemato-oncology and Haemophilia / Thrombophilia, the department has the advantage of having hands on experience with interesting patient cases.
The department is an IBMS registered teaching laboratory and participation in continuing professional development is encouraged. The department is currently CPA accredited working towards ISO 15189.
You will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the service including Routine Haematology, Coagulation, blood film morphology and parasitology, haemoglobin electrophoresis and the antenatal screening service.
You will be part of an exciting and enthusiastic team. There is a strong senior leadership team within Blood Sciences that would be available for support.
For an informal visit or further information, please contact Rachel Moates, Compliance Lead Scientist on 01223 256413 or Daniel Gleghorn, Senior Biomedical Scientist on 01223 217280.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Contact: Gareth Davies
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