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Details Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£52,488 to £62,978 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REQ100112
Job locations
116 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BW
Job description Job responsibilities
Senior Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist with a focus on quality and training to join our Blood Transfusion team within our Pathology Department based at The London Clinic in Central London, W1G 7L, with a competitive salary range on offer, Band 7 equivalent. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our three core values of; "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care." Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located around Harley Street. We have approx. 1300 employees across 8 sites, where we cover a broad range of specialisms, including complex medical and surgical procedures and a comprehensive range of cancer and outpatient services. Job Profile As a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will work in conjunction with the Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager and the Pathology quality manager to evaluate, develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in the Blood Transfusion Laboratory, to ensure it meets all relevant standards, legislation and regulations including the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR, 2005) and UKAS ISO15189:2022. You will work alongside the Blood Transfusion Manager and leaders to cultivate and maintain a culture in which staff are continuously improving the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective services.
1. Job Type: This is a permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week.
2. Shifts: Monday to Friday
3. Benefits package:
4. Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).
5. Private Medical Healthcare.
6. 33 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).
7. Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.
8. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
Key Duties
9. To work as section Quality Lead, ensuring appropriate quality systems are in place and maintained.
10. To be aware of and work to appropriate accreditation standards: UKAS ISO 15189
11. To be aware of and work to the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (2005)
12. Contribute to the development, evaluation and implementation of new tests by setting quality standards, contributing to the production of SOPs and documentation of staff training.
13. Undertake routine and specialist laboratory techniques in line with department standard operating procedures.
14. To comply with departmental, TLC and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
Skills & Experience
15. HCPC registration
16. Minimum of five years post registration as a BMS in Blood Transfusion
17. Experience of Quality Management in a Blood Transfusion laboratory
18. Previous involvement with preparation for MHRA inspection and/or with UKAS ISO15189 accreditation
Job description Job responsibilities
Senior Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist with a focus on quality and training to join our Blood Transfusion team within our Pathology Department based at The London Clinic in Central London, W1G 7L, with a competitive salary range on offer, Band 7 equivalent. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our three core values of; "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care." Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located around Harley Street. We have approx. 1300 employees across 8 sites, where we cover a broad range of specialisms, including complex medical and surgical procedures and a comprehensive range of cancer and outpatient services. Job Profile As a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will work in conjunction with the Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager and the Pathology quality manager to evaluate, develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in the Blood Transfusion Laboratory, to ensure it meets all relevant standards, legislation and regulations including the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR, 2005) and UKAS ISO15189:2022. You will work alongside the Blood Transfusion Manager and leaders to cultivate and maintain a culture in which staff are continuously improving the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective services.
19. Job Type: This is a permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week.
20. Shifts: Monday to Friday
21. Benefits package:
22. Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).
23. Private Medical Healthcare.
24. 33 days annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).
25. Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.
26. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
Key Duties
27. To work as section Quality Lead, ensuring appropriate quality systems are in place and maintained.
28. To be aware of and work to appropriate accreditation standards: UKAS ISO 15189
29. To be aware of and work to the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (2005)
30. Contribute to the development, evaluation and implementation of new tests by setting quality standards, contributing to the production of SOPs and documentation of staff training.
31. Undertake routine and specialist laboratory techniques in line with department standard operating procedures.
32. To comply with departmental, TLC and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory information.
Skills & Experience
33. HCPC registration
34. Minimum of five years post registration as a BMS in Blood Transfusion
35. Experience of Quality Management in a Blood Transfusion laboratory
36. Previous involvement with preparation for MHRA inspection and/or with UKAS ISO15189 accreditation
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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.
Employer details Employer name
The London Clinic
Address
116 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BW
Employer's website
https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
The London Clinic
Address
116 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BW
Employer's website
https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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