Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - London, United Kingdom - Barts Health NHS Trust

    Barts Health NHS Trust
    Barts Health NHS Trust London, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist -Haematology& Blood Transfusion

    An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership's (ESEL) Haematology Department.

    We are looking to appoint an experienced Biomedical Scientist with a positive attitude, strong leadership skills and committed to meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.

    The successful candidate will be employed on a 6-month fixed term secondment based primarily at the Homerton Hospital site but may be expected to cover other partnership sites depending on service demand.

    Main duties of the job

    You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Haematology Laboratory at Homerton (including Coagulation and Haemoglobinopathy sections) and will take direction from supporting Operational Leads in transforming the delivery of services.

    We invite applications from enthusiastic candidates who have completed a relevant MSc or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship) and who are interested in this opportunity for progression and development within our organisation.

    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 University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

    The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.

    Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.

    The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues 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 description

    Job responsibilities

    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 knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

    If you require further information please contact:

    Kurtis Lee, Haematology Scientific Lead via Telephone on or email

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • 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

    • Desirable

  • Management/ Quality training
  • Knowledge of higher specialist but relevant area

    • Experience

    Essential

  • At least 5 years post HCPC registration in diagnostic Haematology & Blood Transfusion.

    • Desirable

  • Experience of effectively managing staff
  • Experience of teaching staff

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • 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

    • Desirable

  • Advanced QPulse user
  • BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion science practice

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Competent in quality management techniques
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, and able to communicate effectively with staff
  • Ability to analyse, interpret and present data/results/concepts

    • Desirable

  • Good keyboard skills
  • Polite, helpful and confident manner

    • Other

    Essential

  • Reliable, responsible person
  • 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