Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist to deliver quality services in a dynamic environment. This role demands a proactive team player with a strong commitment to patient care and quality. Candidates must have a Master's in Biomedical Science and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with registration from HCPC. The successful candidate will work on-site and contribute to a significant network within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
• 5+ years post HCPC registration in diagnostic Haematology & Blood Transfusion required.
• Experience of effectively managing and teaching staff required.

Responsibilities

• Promote continuous improvement in service delivery and quality.
• Work collaboratively with all sites across the Pathology Partnership.
• Support the clinical services of the Trust and meet patient needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

MSc. Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship)

IBMS Certificate of Competence

Tools

Advanced QPulse user

Job description

Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion

Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion & Haematology

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 brings

together the strengths of teams from each of the three trusts into a single organisation,

dedicated to the provision of high quality and cost-effective pathology services.

Main duties of the job

Blood Transfusion spans an integrated network of 7 hospital laboratories, centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH); a busy major trauma centre which hosts the London Air Ambulance, and connected to essential service laboratories which support local clinical specialities at our partnered hospital sites. Including St. Bartholomew Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham Hospital, Homerton Hospital, Lewisham Hospital and Queens Elizabeth Hospital..

We are seeking a driven, proactive and dynamic team member to join our team as a Band 7

Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist. This role will promote the continuous improvement in

service delivery and quality within all areas of Haematology and Transfusion at the Newham University Hospital site, whilst also working in collaboration with all sites across the Pathology Partnership.

The successful candidate is expected to work initially at Newham University Hospital site but

as the ESEL Pathology Partnership evolves, the primary location of work may be subject to

We are looking for a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible

manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of

our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.

The successful candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

AND have a MSc. Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship).

About us

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).

The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.

The Partnership has three operational divisions:

Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry

Microbiology and Virology

Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics

The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.

We strive to live by ourWeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

While an MSc is an essential qualification criterion, we will consider candidates who demonstrate exceptional aptitude for the role and are working towards their MSc and are willing to work towards the Band 7 role competencies as a developmental opportunity over a fixed period

These candidates will receive sponsorship to attain appropriate postgraduate modules at Greenwich University, which will contribute toward a Biomedical Science MSc/PGDip/PGCert.

On completion and verification of the MSc qualification, at the end of the secondment, the candidatemay be eligible for transition to a permanent position, subject to all other criteria, developmental milestones and competencies for the role being met within the timeframes set.

Full conditions will be outlined in the contract of employment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and innovative organisation to

deliver a high quality service for one of the largest networked laboratories within the NHS.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Mr Gareth Heywood-Beldon, Operational Lead via Telephone on 0207 363 8068 or email [e-mail]

Please note: - All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. All new appointments (excluding all Medical & Dental doctors) are subject to 6 months probation period.In submitting an application form, you authorise Barts Health to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.All vacancies followed by INTERNAL ONLY, have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via NHS Jobs e-Mail and text message with details of your interview. Please continue to check your e-Mails and also your NHS Jobs account for correspondence.Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MSc. Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship
• Holder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Management/ Quality training
• Knowledge of higher specialist but relevant area

Experience

• At least 5 years post HCPC registration in diagnostic Haematology & Blood Transfusion
• Experience of effectively managing staff
• Experience of teaching staff

Knowledge

• Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline
• Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems
• Good understanding of Health & Safety Legislation
• Good understanding of Governance Requirements
• Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation
• Advanced QPulse user
• BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion science practice

Skills

• Basic computer literacy
• able to communicate effectively with staff
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present data/results/concepts

Other

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
• Respects confidentiality
• Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
• The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.