Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Job overview

The Haematology and Blood Transfusion Service have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) working across all three of our laboratory sites.

The department has state of the art equipment and technology and prides itself on being forward thinking and innovative.   It also has a proven track record in staff training/development and the successful candidate must be equally committed to promotion of continuous development and quality improvement . We currently hold full UKAS accreditation status to ISO15189:2022 standards.

The post involves working in both Haematology and Blood Transfusion as part of the senior team.  The department is looking for an individual who has knowledge in both areas but a particular passion for Blood Transfusion Science.   Experience of quality management/audit/training and proven IT skills would also be advantageous.

Successful candidates will have:

• An innovative, forward looking approach
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills

- A passion for Blood Transfusion

• In depth knowledge and expertise in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science

- Experience of working to quality and accreditation systems and standards

- Knowledge of Pathology IT systems

• The necessary experience to undertake the challenging role

Full participation in the relevant Department’s extended working day and the out of hours service is a mandatory requirement of all posts

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be part of a team of senior biomedical scientists and technical managers who manage and co-ordinate the day to day technical activities of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories.

You will have developed knowledge, experience and competency in specialised diagnostic techniques in both Haematology and Blood Transfusion and you must be a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist.   A working knowledge of Pathology IT systems including specific requirements for Blood Transfusion Laboratories is an essential part of this role.

This is an interesting and challenging role working in a dynamic environment and will suit individuals who are able to use their initiative to support a high quality service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The  Haematology and Blood Transfusion Service has laboratories at all 3 sites with the Pathology Centre laboratory being sited at Gateshead and acute laboratories at both Sunderland and South Tyneside.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.