Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership for a Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to high-quality service delivery in Haematology and Blood Transfusion. As part of a dynamic team, you will play a key role in enhancing service quality while working across multiple sites. This position not only offers a chance to contribute to essential clinical services but also to be part of a supportive and diverse working environment. If you are driven, proactive, and committed to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Hold an MSc in Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship).

Responsibilities

• Focus on continuous improvement in service delivery and quality.
• Collaborate across all sites in the Pathology Partnership.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality Improvement

Flexibility

Proactive Attitude

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

HCPC Registration as Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion, London

Client: Barts Health NHS Trust

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: abbb85462dd0

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Haematology & Blood Transfusion within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointly owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each of the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership.

One of the largest pathology providers in the NHS, the Pathology Partnership combines the strengths of teams from each of the three trusts to deliver high-quality and cost-effective pathology services. A complex transformation programme is underway to develop a single, integrated pathology network across 7 hospital laboratories, centered at The Royal London Hospital (RLH), a major trauma center supporting the London Air Ambulance and various clinical specialties.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

We seek a driven, proactive, and dynamic team member to join us as a Band 7 Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist. The role focuses on continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within Haematology and Transfusion at the Newham University Hospital site (NUH), Barts Health, with collaboration across all sites in the Pathology Partnership.

The successful candidate will initially work at NUH but may be required to work at other sites as the partnership evolves. We value strong team players with a positive attitude, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting clinical services and patient needs through participation in an Agenda for Change shift system.

Working for our organisation

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership provides services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. It operates with the Royal London Hospital as the main hub and essential service laboratories at other sites.

Our services include Blood Sciences (Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Biochemistry), Infectious Diseases (Microbiology, Virology), Cellular Pathology (Histopathology, Cytology, Mortuary), Immunology, Cytogenetics, Molecular Haematology, Immunophenotyping, Clinical Transplantation, and Retinoblastoma.

The total operating costs in 2020/21 were approximately £126 million annually, employing around 822 WTE staff. We are committed to our WeCare values, promoting inclusion and a supportive, diverse working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and person specification outline the key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Applicants must be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist and hold an MSc in Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship). Compliance with these criteria is mandatory and must be clearly documented in the application.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization delivering high-quality services within one of the NHS's largest networked laboratories.