Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist -Haematology

Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership's (ESEL) Haematology Department. We are looking to appoint an experienced Biomedical Scientist with a positive attitude, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to meeting the needs of our patients by participating in a 24-hour Agenda for Change shift system. The successful candidate will be primarily based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital site (QEH) but may be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the laboratory, predominantly leading the Haematology & Blood Transfusion section, and will take direction from supporting Operational Leads in transforming the delivery of services. The department utilises Winpath LIMS and uses Sysmex equipment in Haematology and Coagulation across all sites. Bio-Rad and Grifols analysers are used in Haemoglobinopathy and Blood Transfusion respectively.

About us

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MSc. Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship)
• Holder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Management/ Quality training
• Knowledge of higher specialist but relevant area

Experience

• At least 5 years post HCPC registration in diagnostic Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
• Experience of effectively managing staff
• Experience of teaching staff

Knowledge

• Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline
• Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems
• Good understanding of Health & Safety Legislation
• Good understanding of Governance Requirements
• Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation
• Advanced QPulse user
• BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion science practice

Skills

• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present data/results/concepts
• Able to communicate effectively with staff
• Polite, helpful and confident manner

Other

• Previous NHS experience.
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
• Respects confidentiality
• Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies
• The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.