Senior EQA Haematology Scientist (Band 7) — Lead & Develop

West Herts Hospitals; Watford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Biomedical Scientist to lead the UK NEQAS Haematology scientific team in Watford. You will supervise staff, oversee survey material preparation, and ensure accuracy of data analysis within a high-quality EQA environment.

You will have HCPC registration, FIBMS, and CPD activity, with experience in Haematology and quality systems to maintain excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• FIBMS in Haematology, MSc in an appropriate subject or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with the HCPC.
• Active participation in CPD.

Responsibilities

• Line manages UK NEQAS Haematology scientific staff.
• Working with blood products to assist in the preparation of survey material.
• Supervising the preparation and testing of survey material.
• Preparing paperwork to accompany survey material distributed to participants.
• Entering and verification of participant data for analysis.
• Monitoring and ordering laboratory reagents and consumables.
• Investigating quality incidents and implementing changes to practice.
• Plan and manage multiple work streams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Haematology practice

Quality management

Team leadership

EQA knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

FIBMS in Haematology

MSc in Haematology or equivalent

HCPC registration

Active CPD

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Biomedical Scientist to lead the UK NEQAS Haematology scientific team in Watford. You will supervise staff, oversee survey material preparation, and ensure accuracy of data analysis within a high-quality EQA environment.

You will have HCPC registration, FIBMS, and CPD activity, with experience in Haematology and quality systems to maintain excellence in patient care.