Main area Haematology and Transfusion Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 25 hours per week (Flexible working across core hours. Presence will be expected at all MWL Haematology/Transfusion sites.) Job ref 409-7539322
Employer Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Whiston Hospital Town Prescot Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2025 23:59 Interview date 28/11/2025
Quality Lead Haematology/Transfusion (Biomedical Scientist)
NHS AfC: Band 7
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Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for implementing and managing the Quality management system (QMS) in Haematology/Transfusion department. They will work in a supervisory capacity, provide direction to assist in the management of the workload, focus on where errors or non-conformances have occurred, and ensure staff are trained and competent in recording and managing non-conformances. They will lead in audit training within the department, supporting both new and existing team members to become competent in completing audits and raising and assigning findings as appropriate. They will utilise data from audit findings and trend analysis of adverse events and incidents to direct improvement work within the department. They will maintain good working relationships amongst all staff, promoting effective teamwork and the professional image of the Department of Pathology within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Refer to full Job Description. Excerpts:
* Ensuring that the Haematology/Transfusion department embraces a Quality culture in line with ISO15189:2022 (or equivalent accreditation) standards
* Maintain and foster the highest possible standards of technical work in the department ensuring compliance with ISO 15189:2022 (UKAS), HSE and MHRA standards
* In support of the Pathology quality manager to develop, facilitate and co-ordinate the audit of laboratory processes
* Be responsible for the training of new and existing team members in all aspects of the Quality management system within Haematology/Transfusion including audit, document management and the recording of training records.
* Identify and implement improvements and development of the service, evaluating new equipment and introducing new techniques where applicable
* Monitor and review reported incidents, clinical and non-clinical, and provide feedback on trends to Haematology/Transfusion Management and Pathology management where appropriate, ensuring RCAs are complete.
* Produce and present reports to the management team on the QM system within Haematology/Transfusion
* Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist
* Adhere to relevant Codes of Practice of the HCPC and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
Working for our organisation
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
* Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
* National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Refer to full Job Description. Excerpts:
Ensuring that the Haematology/Transfusion department embraces a Quality culture in line with ISO15189:2022 (or equivalent accreditation) standards
Maintain and foster the highest possible standards of technical work in the department ensuring compliance with ISO 15189:2022 (UKAS), HSE and MHRA standards
In support of the Pathology quality manager to develop, facilitate and co-ordinate the audit of laboratory processes
Be responsible for the training of new and existing team members in all aspects of the Quality management system within Haematology/Transfusion including audit, document management and the recording of training records.
Identify and implement improvements and development of the service, evaluating new equipment and introducing new techniques where applicable
Monitor and review reported incidents, clinical and non-clinical, and provide feedback on trends to Haematology/Transfusion Management and Pathology management where appropriate, ensuring RCAs are complete.
Produce and present reports to the management team on the QM system within Haematology/Transfusion
Maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist
Adhere to relevant Codes of Practice of the HCPC and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
Person specification
Qualifications
* MSc Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
* Fellowship of Institute of Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
* Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
* Management Qualification within the NHS
Experience
* Knowledge of continuous Improvement processes
* Proven ability to manage and perform audit
* Working knowledge of laboratory computer systems and standard IT packages
* High level knowledge of pathology instrumentation
* Knowledge of Health & safety requirements including COSHH regulations and assessment
* Experience of managing quality systems including document control, audit, and ISO 15189:2022 (UKAS) accreditation
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Skills
* Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and give direction to others as appropriate to ensure effective management of the departmental daily workload
* Demonstrates the ability to organise own workload and that of departmental staff
* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Demonstrates good time management skills
* Experience of presentations
Other
* Prior experience in the implementation of new technologies
* Ability to manage a team as part of that team
* Evidence of good personal development and a commitment to general staff education and training
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
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* Understand how to generate an eVisa share code
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Please note if applicable, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.
If you have not already done so, you are therefore encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service to which a small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
Flexible Working
We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that:
* All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
* There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.
* Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.
At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We would also encourage you to discuss flexible working options at interview stage.
Working for Team MWL
Staff recognition is especially important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Employee of the month. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
The Trust is non-smoking across all our sites. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action. For more information, see the Smoke Free NHS website.
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The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated and will check all applications against AI detection software.
Additional Information
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE, which can be found here.
An applicant guide to help and support you with your application and what to expect during your recruitment journey can be accessed in the supporting documents.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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