Senior EQA Scientist, Haematology — Flexible Hours (Band 7)

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Senior EQA Scientist for the UK NEQAS Haematology program. You will contribute to delivering high-quality external quality assessment in haematology, with HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist status, and lead a skilled scientific team in a busy hospital setting.

The role covers data analysis, reporting, quality management, and coordination of survey material with oversight of reagents, training, and development, with flexible

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• FIBMS in Haematology, MSc or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Active participation in CPD.
• Specialist knowledge of automated cell counting.
• Understanding of EQA and quality management systems.
• Broad UK haematology practice — automated counting experience.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Line manages UK NEQAS Haematology staff.
• Oversee preparation and testing of survey material.
• Supervise paperwork for survey material distribution.
• Oversee receipt and dispatch of goods and survey material.
• Enter and verify participant data for analysis.
• Oversee bottling of whole blood, red cells and plasma; check labels and paperwork.
• Monitor reagents and consumables; validate new survey material/equipment.
• Maintain written and electronic records of results.
• Investigate quality incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Lead and supervise a team delivering high-quality EQA services.
• Plan and manage multiple work streams to meet deadlines.
• Interpret complex data and prepare scientific reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality management

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

FIBMS in Haematology / MSc

HCPC registration

Active CPD participation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database applications

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Senior EQA Scientist for the UK NEQAS Haematology program. You will contribute to delivering high-quality external quality assessment in haematology, with HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist status, and lead a skilled scientific team in a busy hospital setting.

The role covers data analysis, reporting, quality management, and coordination of survey material with oversight of reagents, training, and development, with flexible