Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Haematology & Blood Transfusion within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointly owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each of the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership. One of the largest pathology providers in the NHS, the Pathology Partnership brings together the strengths of teams from each of the three trusts into a single organisation, dedicated to the provision of high quality and cost-effective pathology services. 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. The aspired 'hub and spoke' operating model is centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH); a busy major trauma centre which hosts the London Air Ambulance and connects to essential service laboratories supporting various clinical specialities at our partnered hospital sites. A vacancy has arisen for a Haematology and Blood Transfusion Senior Biomedical Scientist (Night) - to cover maternity leave. We are looking to appoint an experienced Biomedical Scientist with a positive attitude, a strong team player who is able to work in a flexible manner and is committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system. 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. The department utilises Winpath LIMS and uses Sysmex equipment in Haematology and Coagulation across all sites. Bio-Rad and Grifols analysers are used in Blood Transfusion.

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. Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.

Date Posted: 28 March 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 a year Per annum inc

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 9 months

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 259-7107249ESEL

Job Locations: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 2ES

Job Description - 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. All ESEL laboratories are UKAS accredited and are equipped with Bio-rad IH-500 Blood Transfusion analysers which support the largest blood transfusion department in the UK. The haematology department uses the Sysmex XN (Haematology) and Sysmex CN (Coagulation) systems with an automated haematology track solution also integrated at the RLH Hub laboratory. The Specialist Haematology section at RLH is equipped with Bio-rad Variant II and Capillarys (Sebia) systems whilst the Specialist Haemostasis section offers an extensive testing repertoire to support the respective Comprehensive Care Centres within Barts Health for haemophilia, sickle cell anaemia, and thalassaemia and paediatric haematology, haemostasis and thrombosis. The successful candidate will be required to work mainly at all Barts Health Laboratory sites. Later on, as the East & South-East London (ESEL) Pathology partnership evolves, the primary location of work may be subject to change. 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. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 9 months.

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

Experience

• At least 5 years post HCPC registration in diagnostic Haematology & Blood Transfusion

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

Skills

• Competent in quality management techniques
• Basic computer literacy
• Good verbal and written communication skills, and able to communicate effectively with staff
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present data/results/concepts

Other

• Reliable, responsible person.
• 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

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.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Barts Health NHS Trust

Address: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 2ES

Employer's Website: Barts Health NHS Trust