Job Summary
Are you looking for a role that offers both challenge and reward, with the opportunity to make a real impact at the heart of patient care while working nights? An exciting opportunity has arisen within Blood Sciences at the King Georges Hospital Goodmayes (KGH) for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) with experience in Haematology to join our dedicated night shift team.
Why join us?
* Work as part of a close‑knit, supportive team providing essential services throughout the night when your skills are most needed.
* Play a vital role in delivering high‑quality diagnostics to support emergency and specialist services.
* Contribute to one of the busiest Blood Sciences services in the region, with 26 million diagnostic tests provided annually across the Trust and primary care.
* Benefit from a minimum of 10 dedicated training days per year to support your ongoing professional development and career progression.
About the role
The Haematology Department operates across two laboratories (KGH and QH), managed as a single service. Staff may be asked to work across both sites, but this role will be primarily based at KGH on the night rota.
Job Responsibilities
* Perform manual, semi‑automated and fully automated laboratory investigations in accordance with standard operating procedures, including preparation of reagents where required.
* Carry out preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment; investigate and correct any failures, seeking advice from senior staff or service engineers as needed.
* Check the accuracy and precision of manual and automated investigations using appropriate quality control procedures and take appropriate action if problems are identified.
* Report any instance or event that may cause a service delivery failure.
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in haematology, blood transfusion and immunology, supporting best practice and maintaining a portfolio to demonstrate this.
* Keep the workplace, work benches and equipment clean and tidy.
* Maintain good working relationships with all members of staff and plan and organise your own work within the demands of the team.
* Treat everyone associated with BHR Hospital NHS Trust with courtesy and respect.
* Operate within a 24/7 service, working night shifts with readiness to move to a full shift system if required.
About you / Person Specification
* State registration with the HCPC.
* BSc(hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification.
* Specialist knowledge in Haematology and hospital transfusion science.
* Minimum 3 years post‑registration experience in haematology, immunology or blood transfusion.
* Good organisational skills.
* Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
* Good technical skills.
* Willingness to participate in on‑call or out‑of‑hours rota.
What We Offer
* A dynamic 24/7 service where your contribution at night is crucial in ensuring seamless patient care.
* At least 10 training days per year to support your continued professional development.
* Opportunities for career growth within a progressive Blood Sciences department.
* A supportive, friendly environment where your work will make a difference every night.
* Excellent transport links, with both hospitals easily accessible by bus and mainline stations.
Additional Information
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online. For assistance with the application process for applicants with a disability, please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the managing director as per the contact details above.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
King George Hospital, Ilford, IG3 8YB
Employer website: [link]
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