# Band 8a Lead Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-8a-lead-biomedical-scientist/0e86d118-1b7c-4b26-96ca-e9725d48dcd0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-8a-lead-biomedical-scientist/0e86d118-1b7c-4b26-96ca-e9725d48dcd0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Queen's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £63,665 - £70,887 Per Annum Inclusive - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-08T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-28T10:50:39.675Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8399310 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8399310?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospital Trust in our journey for further Improvement. Applications are invited for the position of Blood Transfusion Lead across both Queens Hospital, Romford and King George Hospital, Goodmayes. You will need to be enthusiastic in sharing our vision of a high-quality transfusion service at BHR with the potential to be part of a Pathology network. The applicant must be suitably qualified and highly experienced in Blood Transfusion sciences. The role is to provide management for the Blood Transfusion Department, working closely with the Head of Department to coordinate, develop and transform the efficiency and quality of the Blood Transfusion service. You will have direct line management responsibility for Staff that work within the Blood Transfusion Department and lead the team in meeting both regulatory, including the EU Directive on Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 (MHRA), UKAS ISO15189 accreditation and SHOT standards and requirements. ### Main duties of the job To manage the transfusion laboratory Service at the trust. To supervise the technical work and lead a team of Biomedical Scientists and support staff to provide a high quality, efficient and effective service which supports the objectives of patient care and resource management within the hospital. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all local and national policies relating to blood transfusion practice are implemented and observed by all staff. ### 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 Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. ## Person Specification ### Experience/ Knowledge **Essential** - Broad post HCPC registration experience. - Previous supervisory experience as Senior in Haematology/Blood Transfusion - Comprehensive up-to-date knowledge of Blood Transfusion. **Desirable** - Previous management experience as Lead in Blood Transfusion. ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - State registered with HCPC Master’s degree or equivalent **Desirable** - Management qualification - Evidence of CPD. - Current IBMS membership ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 669.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10730465) - [candidate journey (pdf, 186.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1960) - [organisational goals (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2610) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 104.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=431) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.