Senior Biomedical Scientist/Quality Lead - Blood Transfusion

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Brompton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Brompton is seeking a postholder to manage biomedical scientists and oversee quality management in Blood Transfusion. The role includes providing operational leadership for laboratory staff, performing clinical activities, and ensuring excellence in patient care. The organization emphasizes inclusivity, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. The position involves travel between sites as required and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage biomedical scientists, routine work, and staff rota.
• Perform advanced healthcare science clinical activities.
• Lead a team of healthcare scientists and provide training.
• Serve as a Quality Officer and travel between sites as required.

Job description

Overview

The postholder is responsible to the Head of Haematology and Blood Transfusion for the maintenance of departmental quality management within Blood Transfusion including management of assets, audits and non-conformances. Provides operational leadership for laboratory staff on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Postholder has managerial responsibility for Biomedical Scientists, managing routine work and staff rota's in conjunction with other senior biomedical scientists.
• Performs a range of advanced healthcare science clinical activities and provides highly specialised advice within own Department.
• Leads a team of Healthcare Scientists and Healthcare Science Support Workers for own work area and provides training.
• Holds additional responsibility as a Quality Officer or Operational Lead for Department. Travel between either sites as required with a primary base of Darent Valley Hospital.

Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

Continuous Quality Improvement

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.