Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology, NWP

Integrated Care System; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Senior Biomedical Scientist specializing in Haematology to join its dynamic team. This pivotal role involves managing laboratory duties, supporting 24/7 services, and ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. Candidates should possess a BSc and MSc in Biomedical Science, with extensive experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion. The successful candidate will enjoy flexible working hours, a competitive salary, and numerous benefits including training opportunities and healthcare plans.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym membership

Healthcare plans

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist is required.
• At least 3 years in an accredited laboratory, including 2 years at the Specialist BMS level in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Experience training pre-registration Biomedical Scientists is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report Clinical Haematology results to ensure quality and compliance.
• Manage laboratory procedures and oversee staff and resource allocation.
• Participate in clinical audits and training, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Prioritization

Supervisory Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science

MSc in Biomedical Science or related subject

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology, NWP

An exciting opportunity exists for a Full Time, HCPC Registered Senior Biomedical Scientist to work within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments at Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals. The role requires experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion, with a minimum of 5 years' experience as a state registered BMS and an MSc degree. The successful candidate will support the 24/7 service, manage daily laboratory duties, and work independently to ensure efficient service delivery.

Main duties of the job

The laboratory serves a large GP catchment area, with diverse pathology including Neonatal screening and a large Haemoglobinopathy referral centre. Responsibilities include rotation between Haematology and Blood Transfusion, participating in all duties including night shifts, managing analysers, incident investigation, audits, and preparing for UKAS/MHRA accreditation. The candidate will oversee staff and stock management, analyser functioning, trending, and quality control, and support staff on the bench when necessary.

About us

We offer excellent staff benefits such as training and development opportunities, flexible working hours, discounted gym membership, healthcare plans, and annual leave. Salary negotiations are flexible based on experience, with no banding restrictions.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will analyze and report Clinical Haematology results, ensuring quality and compliance with standards. Duties include handling specimens, maintaining equipment, troubleshooting, preparing reagents, performing investigations, and providing scientific advice. The role involves participating in clinical audits, training, and development, and managing laboratory information systems and administrative tasks. As a discipline specialist, the Senior BMS will supervise and monitor staff, prioritize workflow, and ensure quality standards are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Biomedical Science
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• MSc in Biomedical Science or related subject

Experience

• At least 3 years in an accredited laboratory, including 2 years at the Specialist BMS level in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• Experience training pre-registration Biomedical Scientists
• Participation in out-of-hours service

Skills and Abilities

• Teamwork, initiative, prioritization
• Understanding of quality management
• Supervisory and problem-solving skills

Personal Qualities

• Interpersonal and organizational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary range: £50,000 to £60,100 per year, depending on experience.