Overview
We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology and Training Lead. The successful applicant will perform a range of advanced healthcare science clinical activities and provide highly specialised advice within own Department. You will lead a team of Healthcare Scientists and Healthcare Science Support Workers for your own work area and provide training. This post also holds additional responsibility as a Training Lead for the Department. Travel between either sites as required with a primary base of Medway Maritime Hospital. In partnership with Beckman Coulter UK (BCUK) our newly designed and refurbished pathology laboratory houses equipment including Beckman Coulter DxH 900 Analysers and SMS2, IL(Werfen) TOP 700 and TOP 550 coagulation analysers and Bio-Rad Variant II for Haemoglobinopathy screening. For more information or an informal visit please contact Rachel Nicholas (01322 428490).
Details Date posted: 05 September 2025. Pay scheme: Agenda for change. Band: Band 7. Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time. Location: Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham ME7 5NY.
Main duties
* Managerial responsibility for Biomedical Scientists.
* Responsible to the Head of Haematology and Blood Transfusion for the delivery of Training within Haematology including management of registration portfolios, specialist portfolios and support for higher specialist and Masters. Support for apprenticeships, work experience, Certificates of Expert Practice and other qualifications.
* Managing the routine work and staff rotas of the Haematology laboratory in conjunction with the other Haematology and Blood Transfusion seniors.
Clinical responsibilities
* The post holder will oversee the following: The provision of a high quality Haematology service to all users within the Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Medway NHS Foundation Trust and PCT. Ensuring a continuous 24/7 Haematology service at both the Darent Valley and Medway Maritime Hospitals. May be required to work across NKPS sites and for out of hours shift work as needed.
* Ensuring that all staff and visitors follow departmental policies and procedures.
* Development of the service, including participation in the Kent and Medway Pathology Network programmes.
* Providing advice to users of the service as required within the sphere of knowledge. Providing appropriate and relevant advice on Haematology matters when required.
* Discussing significantly abnormal results with the Consultant Haematologist and other clinicians.
* Maintaining good housekeeping and analyser troubleshooting. Maintaining adequate stocks and ensuring efficient use of reagents and consumables.
* Preparing Standard Operating Procedures to meet UKAS Accreditation requirements and to meet BSH guidelines; reviewing these regularly to maintain standards.
Qualifications and experience
Education and Training (Essential): FIBMS or MSc in Haematology or equivalent experience; State Registered with the Health Professions Council; Extensive post-registration experience; Evidence of CPD and postgraduate training in specialised areas. (Desirable): Fellow of the IBMS; Willingness to undertake leadership training.
Knowledge and Skills (Essential): Extensive theory and analytical techniques in Haematology; Knowledge of current trends in haematology and ISO 15189 requirements; Knowledge of current BSH guidelines. (Desirable): Knowledge of Pathology Networks development; Knowledge and management of specialist portfolios, certificates of achievements and related training documentation.
Experience (Essential): Extensive laboratory bench work experience; Experience of out-of-hours working; Experience of team/people management; Experience in preparation of Standard Operating Procedures. (Desirable): Experience in staff appraisal/PDR; Experience in HPLC and/or specialist coagulation; Previous training Lead role.
Personal Attributes (Essential): Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; Excellent written and verbal communication; Diplomatic; Enthusiasm and a desire to develop knowledge and skills; Well organised with ability to meet deadlines; Problem solving; Ability to manage change with a proactive attitude.
Other information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
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