Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

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1 Giselle McKeown BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences 2:1 MSc Biomedical Sciences FIBMS ILM Certificate in Management Senior Biomedical Scientist Part-time lecturer for MSc Biomedical Sciences UUC Guest lecturer A' level Biology (schools) Careers visits to universities / FE colleges

2 Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service MISSION STATEMENT The NIBTS exists to fully supply the needs of all hospitals and clinical units in the province with safe and effective blood and blood products and other related services. The discharge of this function includes a commitment to the care and welfare of our voluntary donors.

3 NIBTS Laboratories Microbiology Automated Serology Blood Group Reference Hospital Services incorporating Cord Blood Quality Management

4 Organisational Structure Laboratory Manager SMT Head of Microbiology BMS 4 Head of Automated Serology BMS 4 Head of Reference Lab BMS 4 Head of Hospital Services BMS 4 Head of Quality BMS 4 Deputy Head of Microbiology BMS 3 Deputy Head of Automated Serology BMS 3 Deputy Head of Reference Lab BMS 3 Deputy Head of Hospital Services BMS 3 Deputy Head of Quality BMS 3 BMS 2 x 2 BMS 2 x 5 BMS 2 x 2 BMS 2 x 6 BMS 2 x 3 BMS 1 x 4 BMS 1 x 5 BMS 1 x 2 BMS 1 x 2 BMS 1 x 1 MLA x 1 LA x 2 MLA x 13 MLA x 2 LA x 1

5 Testing Microbiology Donor Patient Automated Serology Donor Patient

6 Microbiology - Donor Core testing HBV, HCV, HIV & Syphilis Selective testing CMV, T cruzi and malaria status NAT testing performed by SNBTS Confirmatory testing by NMRU

7 Microbiology - Antenatal HBV & Rubella status Consenting patients are tested for HIV Confirmatory tests are carried out by VRL

8 Automated Serology - Donor ABO and Rhesus blood group Antibody Screening Additional blood genotyping and phenotyping

9 Automated Serology - Antenatal ABO and Rhesus (D) grouping Antibody screening / Identification Titration / Quantitation Partner genotyping and phenotyping Clinical advice

10 Reference Laboratory Problematic blood samples Provision of compatible blood Typed blood to hospitals Provision of special blood for use in other countries Platelet reference service

11 Hospital Services & cord blood Processing Storage Issue All blood components Storage Issue Commercial blood products

12 Quality Management & Regulation MHRA core business HTA cord bank HPC CPA IIP EFQM business excellence

13 Entry Options Lab Assistant - 4 GCSE s grade A-C one of which must be English Medical Lab Assistant - 4 GCSE s grade A-C one English, one Science BMS 1 - BSc Biomedical Sciences (IBMS accredited) BMS 2 - MSc Biomedical Sciences BMS 3/4 - Further professional development and/or management qualification eg MBA

14 Registration & CPD Health Professions Council Registration achieved via completion of Training Portfolio and assessment. Re-newed every 2years (licence to practice) Continuous Professional Development - evidence of continued learning and development eg: lectures, seminars, conferences, further qualifications, case studies, journal reviews etc.

15 Training Dedicated Laboratory Training Officer Training Manual eg SOP s, policies Mandatory training eg GMP, health &safety, incident management Mentoring scheme Beeches Management Centre NEQAS exercises Proficiency testing

16 Work Experience Student placements : usually lasting for 1year, bursary available Summer vacational : paid employment Part-time bank eg evenings : paid employment All posts subject to application, interview, and Access NI checks

17 Personal Qualities Good communication skills IT Skills Appropriate technical skills Background knowledge of laboratory work Awareness of Health & Safety in workplace Ability to work in a team Self Motivation

18 Further Information