Senior Biomedical Scientist

Health Services Laboratories; Harlow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department based at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. The successful applicant will oversee training needs, participate in lab work, and contribute to compliance commitments in a busy Blood Sciences laboratory.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities supporting professional development

Annual salary review

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick Pay Entitlement

Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Competitive annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
• Previous experience in a relevant laboratory and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supervise various grades of scientific & support staff.
• Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work adhering to standard operating procedures.
• Communicate patient's results and answer inquiries from healthcare professionals.

Education

MSc in appropriate discipline such as Biomedical Science

Job description

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a part-time Senior Biomedical Scientist (0.7FTE) to join our Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department based at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) in Harlow following implementation of a new Pathology and Phlebotomy services programme commissioned by the Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board which commenced on 1st March 2025.This post offers the opportunity to broaden your skills and experience in a busy Blood Sciences laboratory as well as the chance to work a reduced hours working week which will be of benefit to those seeking a better work/life balance. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the Blood Transfusion teams training needs as well meeting the departments ongoing BSQR and UKAS compliance commitments.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be committed to service excellence and have a genuine desire for continued personal and professional development. Candidates should have a suitable approved undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science (or equivalent) and be registered with the HCPC. Previous laboratory experience would be helpful, however full training will be provided for all work performed. The laboratory operates a 24/7 service so the successful candidate may be expected to participate in all shifts required to cover this timeframe.

The laboratory at PAH ESL provides 24/7 haematology and blood transfusion testing for acute and urgent care areas of the hospital. The haematology department provides a wide variety of investigations using advanced instrumentation covering automated haematology and coagulation, blood film morphology, immunohaematology diagnostic testing of blood groups and antibody investigations as well as management of the PAH Blood Bank and Haemonetics systems when these are commissioned as part of the ongoing HWE service transformation programme. The PAH labs also support the Essex Air Ambulance service. The successful candidate will join our team of dedicated biomedical scientists and associate practitioners in delivering a high-quality pathology service.

About us

At HSL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:

Training and development opportunities supporting professional development

Annual salary review- No banding restrictions:As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.

Discounted gym membership we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms

Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians

Sick Pay Entitlement 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter

Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover

Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)

Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing

Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket

Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts

Company Pension Scheme company and staff contributions which increase with service

Competitive annual leave allowance-28 days

Flexible working hours 37.5 hours standard working week

Job description

Job responsibilities

To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:1. To supervise various grades of scientific & support staff2. To participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.3. To participate in multidisciplinary working as required.1. Techniques and testing that include: routine haematological diagnostics and blood film morphology using Sysmex XN9100, Werfen ACL TOP, Sebia Capillarys, Interrliner and Ortho Vision analysers plus various manual methods.4. To communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals within the hospital and in the community, providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct, recognising own boundaries.5. To interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.6. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.7. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.8. To operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.9. To evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.10. To interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system11. To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within HSL departmental policy.12. To assist in the evaluation of new equipment and advise the head of service, senior scientific colleagues on the need for new equipment and maintenance of existing equipment.13. To ensure that the department meets all the standards required by CPA/UKAS and to participate in the regular review of all the procedures performed in the laboratory including the establishment and monitoring of effective internal and external Quality Control and Quality Assurance schemes.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:1. To supervise various grades of scientific & support staff2. To participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.3. To participate in multidisciplinary working as required.1. Techniques and testing that include: routine haematological diagnostics and blood film morphology using Sysmex XN9100, Werfen ACL TOP, Sebia Capillarys, Interrliner and Ortho Vision analysers plus various manual methods.4. To communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals within the hospital and in the community, providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct, recognising own boundaries.5. To interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.6. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types.7. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.8. To operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department.9. To evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.10. To interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system11. To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within HSL departmental policy.12. To assist in the evaluation of new equipment and advise the head of service, senior scientific colleagues on the need for new equipment and maintenance of existing equipment.13. To ensure that the department meets all the standards required by CPA/UKAS and to participate in the regular review of all the procedures performed in the laboratory including the establishment and monitoring of effective internal and external Quality Control and Quality Assurance schemes.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
• Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
• MSc in appropriate discipline such as Biomedical Science (or equivalent qualification e.g. IBMS HSD)
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Theoretical and practical knowledge in discipline of pathology relevant to role.
• Previous experience in a relevant laboratory, and proficiency in techniques appropriate to the discipline

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
• MSc in appropriate discipline such as Biomedical Science (or equivalent qualification e.g. IBMS HSD)
• Participation in a relevant CPD Scheme e.g. IBMS

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Health Services Laboratories
Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

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