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Exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist (Quality & Training Supervisor) in Blood Transfusion and POCT, supporting Queen’s Hospital Romford and King George Hospital Goodmayes.
The role provides quality and training oversight across both sites, contributing to a department delivering 26M diagnostic tests annually. This is a critical clinical position ensuring accreditation and regulatory compliance.
Experienced in Blood Sciences, especially quality management and training. Blood Transfusion experience preferred, but all Blood Science specialties considered. Flexibility to work across two busy hospitals required.
Key Requirements:
* IBMS-accredited MSc/FIBMS in Biomedical Sciences, Blood Transfusion, or equivalent
* HCPC registration
* Proven experience with quality systems
* Laboratory training experience
* Ability to work independently and supervise staff
* Evidence of CPD and strong IT skills
* Effective presentation and communication skills
You show leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills, a patient-focused approach, and strong knowledge of quality, governance, risk management, and continuous improvement. Experience of supervising a lab section is desirable. The Trust is exploring new systems to meet growing 24/7 testing demand.
Main duties of the job
To oversee compliance with all regulatory standards and requirements within Blood Sciences ensuring quality standards are maintained. Under the direction of the Pathology Head of Quality Governance and Education they will be responsible for organising and participating in maintenance of quality programs ensuring that work is carried out to agreed standards and quality in a timely and efficient manner that meets the demands of the user and accredited bodies. Duties may include the supervision of other Blood Sciences personnel and taking a lead role in training, quality management and health and safety.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with.
They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.
We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.
The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
Some of the positive changes we’ve made are captured in this film.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4118. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
* Registration with HCPC Master’s degree or equivalent Specialist Diploma in any Blood Sciences discipline. Hospital Transfusion Practice or equivalent qualification.
* MSc Biomedical or any Blood Sciences discipline.
* Current IBMS membership
* BBTS membership
Experience / Knowledge
* Good knowledge and or experience of blood sciences
* Previous supervisory experience
* Previous training experience
Skills / Abilities
* Able to use IT for word processing, data analysis and presentations
Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part‑time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.
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Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.
In line with UKVI guidelines BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.
We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.
Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.
If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e‑cigarettes (“vaping”) may be used outside hospital buildings.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job‑share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.
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Name Vashira Chiroma
Job title Head of Quality, Governance and Education
Email address vashira.chiroma@nhs.net
Telephone number 01708435130
Ext: 2858
There’s never been a better time to join the team. Apply online now.
We have a wide range of flexible, temporary and part‑time opportunities.
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