# Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology and Training Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist-haematology-and-training-lead/e8f7802a-f269-4ca8-93b5-4347d94e5c2a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist-haematology-and-training-lead/e8f7802a-f269-4ca8-93b5-4347d94e5c2a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust - **Town:** Dartford - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Cross site working will be required - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-20T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-06T11:21:59.194Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Gillingham/Dartford_Gravesham_NHS_Trust/Pathology/Pathology-v8121779 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8121779?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dvh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology and Training Lead. The successful applicant will be required to perform a range of advanced healthcare science clinical activities and provides highly specialised advice within own Department.   You will lead a team of Healthcare Scientists and Healthcare Science Support Workers for your own work area and provide training. This post also holds additional responsibility as a Training Lead for the Department. Travel between either sites as required with a primary base of Medway Maritime Hospital. In partnership with Beckman Coulter UK (BCUK) our newly designed and refurbished pathology laboratory houses a range of equipment including: Beckman Coulter DxH 900 Analysers and SMS2, IL(Werfen) TOP 700 and TOP 550 coagulation analysers and Bio-Rad Variant II for Haemoglobinopathy screening Interested in joining our friendly team? For more information or an informal visit please contact Rachel Nicholas (01322 428490). This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship.  All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position. ### Main duties of the job Managerial responsibility for Biomedical Scientists. Responsible to the Head of Haematology and Blood Transfusion for the delivery of Training within Haematology including management of registration portfolios, specialist portfolios and support for higher specialist and Masters.  In addition to supporting apprenticeships, work experience, Certificates of Expert Practice and other qualifications. Managing the routine work and staff rota's of the Haematology laboratory in conjunction with the other Haematology and Blood Transfusion seniors. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical responsibilities: The post holder will oversee the following: The provision of a high quality Haematology service to all users within the Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Medway NHS Foundation Trust and PCT. Ensuring a continuous 24/7 Haematology service at both the Darent Valley and Medway Maritime Hospitals There may be a requirement to work across both NKPS sites and for out of hours shift work should the need arise. Ensuring that all members of staff and visitors follow departmental policies and procedures. The development of the service, including participation in the Kent and Medway Pathology Network programmes. Providing advice to users of the service as required within sphere of knowledge. Provide appropriate and relevant advice on Haematology matters when required. Discuss significantly abnormal results with the Consultant Haematologist and other clinicians. Maintain good housekeeping ad analyser troubleshooting. Maintaining adequate stocks and ensuring efficient use of reagents and consumables. Preparing Standard Operating Procedures to meet UKAS Accreditation requirements, and to meet BSH guidelines; reviewing these on a regular basis to maintain standards. Please see attached job description for further information. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive experience of laboratory bench work - Experience of out of hours working - Experience of team/people management. - Experience of preparation of Standard Operating Procedures **Desirable** - Experience in staff appraisal/PDR - Experience in HPLC and/or specialist coagulation - Previous training Lead role ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Strong interpersonal skills Strong leadership skills - Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. - Diplomatic. - Enthusiasm and a desire to develop knowledge and skills - Well organised and able to produce results within set deadlines - Problem solving skills. - Ability to manage change. A ‘can do’ attitude. ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Extensive of theory and analytical techniques in haematology - Knowledge of current trends in haematology and the requirements of ISO 15189 - Knowledge of current trends in Haematology - Knowledge of current BSH guidelines **Desirable** - Knowledge of the development of Pathology Networks - Knowledge and previous management of the requirements of specialist portfolios, certificates of achievements and related training documentation. ### Education and Training **Essential** - FIBMS or MSc in Haematology or equivalent experience. - State Registered with the Health Professions Council. - Extensive post registration experience - Evidence of CPD and post graduate training in specialised areas **Desirable** - Fellow of the IBMS - Willingness to undertake leadership training. ## Documents - [our behaviours (pdf, 86.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2315) - [job description (pdf, 504.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10418079) - [staff car parking (pdf, 70.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2307) - [information for applicants (pdf, 92.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2308) - [staff benefits and incentives (png, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2309) ## 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.