Senior Biomedical Scientist

Overview

In this role you will provide a patient-focused, cost-effective Haematology service as a HCPC-registered Senior Biomedical Scientist. Based mainly at The Royal London Hospital, you may support other ESELPP sites as needed and participate in 24-hour AfC shifts. You will lead and supervise the section’s staff, rotating across core and specialist areas, while driving CPD and service improvement. The role offers leadership development and cross-site experience within a growing pathology partnership. This is a chance to shape high-quality laboratory practice within a collaborative NHS network.

Pay / Benefits

• MSc study support
• CPD opportunities
• Leadership development
• Mentoring
• Service improvement involvement
• Cross-site specialist experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise technical and scientific work in the section
• Manage Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants, including training and supervision of unqualified staff
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure efficient laboratory functioning
• Rotate through core and specialist sections across Barts Health networked laboratories
• Demonstrate proficiency in designated work area and meet CPD requirements for professional registration
• Participate in AfC shift system including weekends and holidays
• Support service improvement and cross-site specialist experience

Key requirements

• HCPC registration in diagnostic Haematology & Blood Transfusion
• Evidence of staff management and ability to teach
• Advanced scientific knowledge; understanding of UKAS, QMS, MHRA, Governance
• Proficient in quality management techniques and data interpretation
• Willingness to work within AfC framework and engage in ongoing CPD
• Desirable: management/quality training and higher specialist knowledge; BBTS Transfusion certificate; Advanced Q-Pulse

• Good verbal and written communication
• Teamwork and reliability
• Adaptable and flexible
• Quality management techniques
• Basic computer literacy
• Data analysis and interpretation

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