Senior Biomedical Scientist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead the Haematology Laboratory within the Paediatric Laboratory Medicine department. The post emphasises technical and scientific leadership, troubleshooting assays, authorising results, and supporting the quality management system under UKAS accreditation and ISO 15189.

You will supervise junior staff, provide training, manage daily workflow, and oversee internal quality control and accreditation activities

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist is required.
• Post-registration haematology experience essential.
• Evidence of CPD activity and reflective learning.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory techniques to a high standard and troubleshoot assays.
• Assist in maintaining the quality management system to UKAS/ISO 15189 standards.
• Provide training and support to the Laboratory Team.
• Authorise and report investigation results to aid diagnosis.
• Operate, maintain, and service laboratory equipment and review supplier reports.
• Supervise junior staff and manage workload effectively.
• Contribute to internal quality control, IQC, and accreditation activities.

Skills

Haematology expertise

Quality management

Staff supervision

Training and mentoring

Troubleshooting assays

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

IBMS Fellowship or equivalent

IBMS Specialist Diploma

Tools

UKAS & ISO 15189 knowledge

Laboratory equipment literacy

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist post in the Haematology Laboratory within the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. The work centres on technical and scientific leadership, from troubleshooting assays and authorising results to supporting the laboratory's quality management system under UKAS accreditation and ISO 15189. Distinct features are the focus on routine haematology and blood film morphology, supervision of junior staff, and working alongside the senior BMS team. Applicants need HCPC registration and proven post-registration haematology experience.

What the job involves

• Carry out laboratory techniques to a high standard in line with department SOPs, including troubleshooting assays and procedures
• Assist the Laboratory Manager in maintaining the quality management system to UKAS and ISO 15189 (2022) standards
• Provide training and support to the Laboratory Team
• Authorise and report investigation results and interpret them to aid diagnosis
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, carry out minor repairs, manage preventative maintenance records and review supplier reports for compliance
• Take responsibility for internal quality control compliance, basic analyser maintenance and tasks performed by colleagues
• Carry out impact assessments with the Laboratory Manager or Quality Lead where quality breaches could affect patient safety, such as temperature deviations or IQC failures
• Communicate with service users about issues affecting the quality of results
• Plan and organise laboratory work and staff efficiently and effectively
• Supervise junior staff in technical work and support them with technical or scientific issues

Qualifications

• MSc in Biomedical Science, IBMS Fellowship or equivalent skills and experience in diagnostic haematology
• IBMS Specialist Diploma
• Evidence of recent CPD activity and reflective learning

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Experience

• Proven post-registration experience in haematology
• Advanced knowledge and experience of routine and specialist haematology tests in a diagnostic NHS laboratory
• Demonstrable experience working within a QMS and taking part in accreditation assessments
• Experience of training junior staff, line management or supervision

Skills & knowledge

• Expertise in routine haematology, including blood film morphology
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical equipment
• Knowledge of UK accreditation standards and accrediting bodies relevant to haematology
• Proven ability to organise own workload and meet deadlines

Other

• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of diversity and inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Alignment with GOSH values

Nice to have

• Knowledge and specialist experience of paediatric blood film morphology
• Experience supporting candidates undertaking the IBMS Registration Portfolio or Specialist Diploma