Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Haematology & Blood Transfusion within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL). We are looking to appoint an experienced Biomedical Scientist with a positive attitude, strong leadership skills and committed 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 The Royal London Hospital site (RLH) but may be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand.

Main duties of the job

A complex transformation programme has commenced to develop a single, integrated pathology network between 7 hospital laboratories. A vacancy has arisen for a Haematology and Blood Transfusion Senior Biomedical Scientist (Night) - to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be required to participate in both day and night shifts as per service requirements and current departmental rota. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the laboratory, predominantly leading Haematology & Blood Transfusion section night shifts, and will take direction from supporting Operational Leads in transforming the delivery of services.

Job responsibilities

We invite applications from enthusiastic candidates who have completed a relevant MSc or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship) and who are interested in opportunities for progression and development within our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and innovative organisation to deliver a high-quality service for one of the largest networked laboratories within the NHS.

The successful candidate will be required to work mainly at all Barts Health Laboratory sites. Although this position is a 9 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks.

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

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.

Skills

• Basic computer literacy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present data/results/concepts
• Polite, helpful and confident manner
• Able to work as part of a team

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.