Senior Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS laboratory in Sawbridgeworth is seeking an experienced SBMS in Blood Sciences to oversee operational quality and clinical leadership in Haematology and Biochemistry. Applicants must have an MSc and HCPC registration, providing a dynamic opportunity in a 24/7 operated laboratory.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Annual Salary Review

Discounted Gym Membership

Cash Healthcare Plan

Sick Pay Entitlement

Permanent Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in blood sciences disciplines.
• Must hold HCPC registration and MSc in an appropriate discipline.
• Previous experience in relevant laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise scientific & support staff in a laboratory setting.
• Participate in laboratory bench work and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Communicate patient results and manage quality control processes.

Skills

Quality Control

Operational Reporting

Training

Troubleshooting

Multidisciplinary Working

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

We are a looking for a suitably experienced SBMS (Blood Sciences) to take ownership of the operational, quality and clinical leadership of Haematology and Biochemistry.

The Rivers Laboratory in Sawbridgeworth (near Harlow) supports six remote hospitals. The laboratory is staffed 24/7, and utilises efficient networks of couriers to collect and refer tracked samples between the hospitals and to the laboratories. Analysis is performed onsite according to the agreed onsite repertoire, this being Biochemistry Haematology and Blood Transfusion, and blood provision. Any further testing or samples for other disciplines are referred to our larger central laboratories in London. Roche, Sysmex and Haemonetics instrumentation is utilised, and we are transitioning to bespoke single LIMS systems across the entire network.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will have significant experience in one of these disciplines, with appropriate qualifications (MSc). The role will require at minimum day to day overview of processes including training, troubleshooting, operational reporting and trending, management of incidents, change controls, assets, risk and documentation. The role encompasses multidisciplinary working ,with training provided in other disciplines.

The successful applicant will be required to take part in the shift system which include weeknights and weekends rotations at addition renumeration.

When applying please include your HCPC registration number on your CV

To apply you will need to be able to work the above and not be be limited by working restrictions.

About us

At TDL 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

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £51,000 DOE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0111-25-0033

Job locations

Rivers Hospital

High Wych Road

Sawbridgeworth

Hertfordshire

CM21 0HH

Job description Job responsibilities

Main duties To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties: 1. To supervise various grades of scientific & support staff 2. 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. 4. Techniques and testing that include Haematology, Coagulation and Biochemistry 5. 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. 6. To interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary. 7. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types. 8. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department. 9. To operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department. 10. To evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. 11. To interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system 12. To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within TDL departmental policy. 13. 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. 14. To ensure that the department meets all the standards required by 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

Main duties To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties: 1. To supervise various grades of scientific & support staff 2. 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. 4. Techniques and testing that include Haematology, Coagulation and Biochemistry 5. 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. 6. To interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary. 7. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types. 8. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department. 9. To operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department. 10. To evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. 11. To interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system 12. To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within TDL departmental policy. 13. 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. 14. To ensure that the department meets all the standards required by 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 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

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.

Person Specification 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

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.

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Health Services Laboratories

Address

Rivers Hospital

High Wych Road

Sawbridgeworth

Hertfordshire

CM21 0HH

Employer's website

https://www.hslpathology.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Health Services Laboratories

Address

Rivers Hospital

High Wych Road

Sawbridgeworth

Hertfordshire

CM21 0HH

Employer's website

https://www.hslpathology.com/ (Opens in a new tab)