Strategic Blood Transfusion Lead Scientist

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford invites applications for the Band 8a Lead Biomedical Scientist role in Blood Transfusion. You will lead the department, manage staff, and drive high-quality transfusion services across Queens Hospital Romford and King George Hospital Goodmayes.

The post requires substantial experience in Blood Transfusion sciences, with a track record in regulatory compliance, accreditation, and delivering improvements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Blood Transfusion sciences at a leadership level.
• Experience in meeting regulatory, accreditation and quality requirements.
• Ability to develop and transform transfusion service efficiency and quality.
• Proven line management experience for Biomedical Scientists and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide management for the Blood Transfusion Department across two hospital sites.
• Lead a team to ensure high-quality, efficient transfusion services.
• Ensure implementation of local and national policies related to blood transfusion.
• Collaborate with Head of Department to drive improvement and patient care.

Skills

Blood Transfusion leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Tools

UKAS ISO15189

MHRA

SHOT standards

Job description

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford invites applications for the Band 8a Lead Biomedical Scientist role in Blood Transfusion. You will lead the department, manage staff, and drive high-quality transfusion services across Queens Hospital Romford and King George Hospital Goodmayes.

The post requires substantial experience in Blood Transfusion sciences, with a track record in regulatory compliance, accreditation, and delivering improvements.