Senior Biomedical Scientist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Greater London

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Onsite leisure facilities

Staff wellbeing programmes

Staff awards and recognition

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is seeking a HCPC registered Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead the Blood Transfusion laboratory team.

You will supervise staff and ensure high-quality patient care, contributing to teaching and development while aligning with Trust policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years post-registration experience in a Blood Transfusion laboratory.
Completion of Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice is essential.
IBMS Specialist Diploma will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Maintain documentation and electronic records in line with Trust standards.
Identify and report clinical and non-clinical risks per risk management policy.
Plan and prioritise scientific workload to provide a comprehensive service.
Oversee maintenance, quality control and record keeping of laboratory instruments.
Develop and validate new techniques; provide scientific advice to internal/external teams.

Skills

HCPC registered

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Risk management

Education

Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice

IBMS Specialist Diploma (advantage)

Tools

Bio-Rad IH1000

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic HCPC registered Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our welcoming and dedicated Blood Sciences team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. You will be working with the Bio-Rad IH1000 in centre with a specialist Burns Unit, offers a Surgical Neonatal Service with a Foetal Medicine Unit. You will be an efficient and flexible member of the Blood Transfusion laboratory team.

You will be responsible for a team of BMS' and Associate Practitioners, to deliver a medical laboratory service which achieves the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the Trust. They are responsible for sections of the diagnostic work and support services, ensuring proper organisation and functioning of the section and their staff, directing those staff within the section, and ensuring correct procedures and protocols are carried out. They are also responsible for the teaching and development of staff currently in Blood Transfusion; to maintain at all times the required high standards and quality; to maintain an up to date knowledge of the Chelsea and Westminster Blood Transfusion Laboratory and current working practices within the diagnostic lab.

A minimum of 4 years post registration experience in a Blood Transfusion laboratory is required. Completion of the Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice is essential. A IBMS Specialist Diploma will be an advantage.

Maintain documentation and electronic records in compliance with Trust standards, promoting adherence to policies and procedures among staff.
Identify and report clinical and non-clinical risks, ensuring appropriate actions are taken according to the Trust's risk management policy.
Plan and prioritize the scientific workload daily, providing a comprehensive laboratory service to patients and staff.
Ensure understanding and implementation of standard operational and health and safety policies by all staff.
Oversee the maintenance, quality control, and record keeping of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Adapt to new methodologies and practices as needed, while actively participating in quality assurance and audits.
Generate and update standard operating procedures, validate and authorise reports in accordance with local policies.
Assist in the development of new techniques and provide scientific advice as a resource internally and externally.
Stay informed of current developments in relevant areas of responsibility.
Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of equipment when working autonomously.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Environmental sustainability

Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan

NWLP Induction

The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.

For 2026, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.