Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology, NWP

Integrated Care System; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking an experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist to work in Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments. Candidates must have a BSc and HCPC registration, alongside extensive experience in an accredited lab. The role offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,100, with various staff benefits such as training opportunities and performance-related salary reviews.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Annual performance-related salary review

Competitive annual leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist is required.
• Minimum 3 years in an accredited laboratory, with 2 years at Specialist BMS level.
• Experience in training pre-registration Biomedical Scientists.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service analyzing clinical haematology results.
• Participate in out-of-hours service.
• Deputize for the Chief BMS and manage workflow.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Supervisory skills

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science

MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology, NWP

An opportunity exists for a Full Time, HCPC Registered Senior Biomedical Scientist wishing to work within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments at Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals. The post is for a Senior BMS with Haematology and Blood Transfusion experience. Requirements for the post include an MSc degree. Applicants will need a minimum of 5 years experience as a state registered BMS. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional in the North West London area with good travel links into several mainline London stations. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all shifts to support the 24/7 service needs, as allocated by the Head of Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratories. The candidate will contribute to providing a professional and technical laboratory service, working effectively as part of the managerial team, managing daily routine laboratory duties, and working independently to maintain efficient service.

Main duties of the job

The Laboratory services the Haematology and Blood Transfusion pathology needs of a large GP catchment area, including Maternity, Haematology Oncology, and large surgical cases, such as St Marks Colorectal surgery. There is also a large company Haemoglobinopathy referral centre involved in Neonatal screening, with diverse Blood Film Morphology. The Blood Transfusion laboratory has recently installed new Grifols analysers on both sites and works alongside Trust Transfusion Practitioners, Lead BT Clinicians, and the Hospital Transfusion Team to promote Patient Blood Management. Main duties include rotation between Haematology and Blood Transfusion across both sites, covering the 24/7 service, including night shifts. Senior duties include competency training, referral results, clinician queries, maintaining analysers, checking incompletes, and ensuring proper paperwork. Responsibilities also include incident investigation, audits, change control validations, and preparation for UKAS/MHRA accreditation. The candidate will manage daily departmental duties, including staff and stock management, analyser function, trending, temperature monitoring, IQC review, and EQA submission. The candidate is also expected to support BMS/AP staff on the bench when necessary.

About us

At TDL, we offer excellent staff benefits, including: Training and development opportunities, including funding for Undergraduate and Masters Degrees and Specialist Portfolios for Biomedical Scientists. No banding restrictions allow us to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience, with no ceiling on annual salary reviews. Other benefits include discounted gym membership, a cash healthcare plan, annual performance-related salary review, competitive annual leave, and flexible working hours (37.5 hours standard week).

Job responsibilities

Overall Job Purpose:

As a Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in Haematology, the post holder is responsible for tasks required for delivering a fit-for-purpose medical laboratory service, analyzing and reporting Clinical Haematology results. The department offers various analytical tests, and the Blood Transfusion department prepares and supplies blood components.

The post-holder will work with the Chief BMS and Lab Manager to provide Haematology services across Northwick Park NHS Trust and Central Middlesex Hospital on behalf of The Doctors Laboratory.

Main Duties include but are not limited to:

• Handling, using, and disposing of blood, urine, faeces, other body tissues, and hazardous chemicals safely.
• Assisting in equipment care and maintenance, troubleshooting, and working with service engineers.
• Preparing, storing, and using reagents for investigations.
• Performing manual, semi-automated, and automated investigations.
• Monitoring the accuracy of investigations using quality controls.
• Analyzing pathology samples, including blood, urine, and bone marrow specimens, and managing blood and plasma product grouping and matching.
• Fault finding and corrective actions during quality control issues.
• Reporting issues to the Chief BMS and communicating operational experiences.
• Participating in method evaluation and research and development.
• Providing scientific advice and interpreting results, referring complex cases to specialists.
• Reporting results via computer or telephone, informing requesters of significant findings.
• Participating in clinical audits and providing information to healthcare professionals and patients.

Training and Development:

• Maintaining HCPC registration and complying with IBMS and HCPC codes of practice.
• Supporting staff training, participating in CPD, and maintaining training logs.
• Ensuring CPA standards compliance and supervising trainees and staff performance.

Information Technology:

• Using laboratory information systems according to protocols.
• Ensuring data protection and maintaining database integrity.

Administrative:

• Keeping records compliant with CPA standards.
• Reporting results within turnaround times.
• Managing resources efficiently and participating in policy reviews.

The Senior BMS also deputizes for the Chief BMS, supervises staff, manages workflow, and ensures quality standards. Additional duties include staff recruitment, assigning duties, prioritizing workflow, and managing operational issues. The role involves adhering to security arrangements, participating in quality processes, and ongoing operational management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Biomedical Science.
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent.

Experience

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

Skills and Abilities

• Teamwork, initiative, prioritization, quality management understanding, supervisory skills, problem solving.

Personal Qualities

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. A disclosure check will be required.

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