Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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 our WeCare values 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.
Detailed job description and main 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 020 324 60441 or email
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. MSc. Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship)
2. Holder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio.
3. Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
4. Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
5. Management/ Quality training
6. Knowledge of higher specialist but relevant area
Experience
Essential criteria
7. At least 5 years post HCPC registration in diagnostic Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
Desirable criteria
8. Experience of effectively managing staff
9. Experience of teaching staff
Knowledge
Essential criteria
10. Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline
11. Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems
12. Good understanding of Health & Safety Legislation
13. Good understanding of Governance
14. Requirements. Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation
Desirable criteria
15. Advanced QPulse user
16. BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion science practice
Skills
Essential criteria
17. Competent in quality management techniques
18. Basic computer literacy
19. Good verbal and written communication skills, and able to communicate effectively with staff
20. Ability to analyse, interpret and present data/results/concepts
Desirable criteria
21. Good keyboard skills
22. Polite, helpful and confident manner
Other
Essential criteria
23. Reliable, responsible person
24. Able to work as part of a team
25. Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
26. Respects confidentiality
27. Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies
28. The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations