Job summary
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.
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 ofHaematology 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 MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist AND have a MSc. Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship).
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible to the Operational Lead, and is required to carry out/ supervise technical and scientific work in the section. They will practice as a HCPC registered Senior Biomedical Scientist providing a patient focused, cost effective and efficient service. Duties will include the management of Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Associate Practitioners (AP) and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) within the section involving the training and supervision of unqualified staff, whilst taking charge of the day-to-day operations of the section within the laboratory. Flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays will be required within the contracted 37.5 hours per week in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC) Terms and Conditions handbook. The post holder must participate in the departmentsAfC shift systems. The post holder must be conversant with the technologies and methodologies specific to the core and specialist sections and will be required to rotate through the various sections of the laboratory and work at different Barts Health networkedlaboratories. The post holder must be able to demonstrate proficiency and competence in the designated work area to an agreed expertise level and will ensure regular CPD participation is being met to fulfil competence to practice for their own professional registration.
About us
Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme toestablisha single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership. The Partnership has three operational divisions:
The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate,cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc. Biomedical Science/ relevant discipline/ IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship) Holder of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or CPSM log book Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Management/ Quality training
- Other higher specialist qualification in relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post HCPC registration in diagnostic Haematology & Blood Transfusion
Desirable
- Experience of effectively managing staff Experience of teaching staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline
- Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems
- Good understanding of Health & Safety Legislation
- Good understanding of Governance Requirements.
- Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation
Desirable
- Advanced QPulse user BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion science practice
Skills
Essential
- Competent in quality management techniques.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate effectively with staff Ability to analyse, interpret and present data/results/concepts
Desirable
- Basic computer literacy & good keyboard skills
- Polite, helpful and confident manner.
Other
Essential
- Reliable, responsible person.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
- Respects confidentiality
- Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
- The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable and flexible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc. Biomedical Science/ relevant discipline/ IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship) Holder of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or CPSM log book Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Management/ Quality training
- Other higher specialist qualification in relevant discipline
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years post HCPC registration in diagnostic Haematology & Blood Transfusion
Desirable
- Experience of effectively managing staff Experience of teaching staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline
- Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems
- Good understanding of Health & Safety Legislation
- Good understanding of Governance Requirements.
- Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation
Desirable
- Advanced QPulse user BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion science practice
Skills
Essential
- Competent in quality management techniques.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate effectively with staff Ability to analyse, interpret and present data/results/concepts
Desirable
- Basic computer literacy & good keyboard skills
- Polite, helpful and confident manner.
Other
Essential
- Reliable, responsible person.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations
- Respects confidentiality
- Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
- The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable and flexible
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
