Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job overview

Haematology and Blood Transfusion Senior BMS

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Haematology & Blood Transfusion within the NHS East  and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointly  owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and   Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by  Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each of  the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership.  One of the largest pathology providers in the NHS, the Pathology Partnership brings  together the strengths of teams from each of the three trusts into a single organisation,  dedicated to the provision of high quality and cost-effective pathology services.   Blood Transfusion spans an integrated network of 7 hospital laboratories, centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH); a busy major trauma centre which hosts the London Air Ambulance, and connected to essential service laboratories which support local clinical  specialities at our partnered hospital sites. Including St. Bartholomew Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham Hospital, Homerton Hospital, Lewisham Hospital and Queens  Elizabeth Hospital.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a driven, proactive and dynamic team member to join our team as a Band 7 Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist working predominantly over night shifts. This role will promote the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all areas of  Haematology and Transfusion based primarily at Royal London Hospital hub site whilst also working in collaboration with all sites across the Pathology Partnership.

The successful candidate is expected to work initially at Royal London Hospital site but  as the ESEL Pathology Partnership evolves, the primary location of work may be subject to  change reflecting service demand.   We are looking for a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible  manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of  our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.

The successful candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist  AND have a MSc in Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship).  This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and innovative organisation to  deliver a high quality service for one of the largest networked laboratories within the NHS.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:  Mrs Minal Dave – Haematology and Coagulation Operational Lead  Mrs Julia Lancut – Blood Transfusion Operational Lead

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

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