Transfusion Practitioner / Senior Haematology Biomedical Scientist

We are seeking a committed and experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our client's Transfusion and Haematology team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey , in the Channel Islands.

This is a split role leading on the promotion of safe transfusion practice across the Island and working as part of the Transfusion and Haematology laboratory team.

Liaising with numerous staff groups in an investigative, advisory, and training capacity the role is a key member of the Blood Transfusion Committee which sets and audits standards.

As part of a small team the role includes practising as a BMS in Haematology and Transfusion including on-call.

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale, as above.

The current Guernsey Band 7 salary range is £52,932 to £69,605 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.

Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

The laboratory receives approximately 35-40K specimens per year divided between Bacteriology, Serology, Mycology and Molecular Microbiology.

In addition, the department provides epidemiological data to the Infection Prevention & Control team and the Environmental and Public Health Directorate.

The Transfusion Department uses the following platforms:

- IH-1000 Biorad grouping analyser

- Mirasol pathogen reduction system.

The Haematology Department uses the following platforms:

- NEXUS DF and DX

- Werfen TOP 350

- Ves-Matic 30 ESR processor

The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare services, diagnosing and treating patients within the hospital, and supporting people with disabilities in the wider community.

Their Health Service provides an excellent Pathology service, supported by modern equipment and Health Professionals recruited to a very high standard.

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches , an especially mild and sunny climate , and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.

Person requirements

- Biomedical Scientist with full HCPC registration

- Completion of a recognised post-graduate Transfusion qualification

- Current or recent UK experience at NHS Band 6 or 7 level (or independent sector equivalent) with a full range of Transfusion and Haematology skills

- Proficient in providing training and supervision of junior scientific staff within the IBMS training guidelines

- Able to work individually or as part of a small team

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:

- A higher-than-UK salary.

- A generous bonus scheme; £1,605 annually

- A flat rate 20% income tax.

- No Council tax or VAT

- A relocation payment of £5,000*

- On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation*

- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.

*Full T&C in relocation directive

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Allied Health Professionals including Biomedical Scientists.

As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Laboratory Recruiting Managers.

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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.