Biomedical Scientist Haematology/Blood Transfusion

Barts Health NHS Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership’s (ESEL) Haematology Department.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Haematology and Blood Transfusion Biomedical Scientist with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, strong team player and committed to meeting the needs of our patients by participating in a 24-hour Agenda for Change shift system.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital site (QEH) but may be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand. The ESEL partnership consists of the following hub and spoke sites: Royal London Hospital (hub), St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Newham University Hospital, Homerton Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Woolwich) and University Hospital Lewisham.

Main duties of the job

To carry out / supervise technical and scientific work in a section of the laboratoryunder the direction of Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist. Flexible hoursincluding weekend and bank holiday working will be required within the minimum37.5 hours per week in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC) Terms andConditions.The post holder will undertake technical and scientific work under the direction ofappointed line manager and training leads.The post holder must be able to demonstrate proficiency and competence indesignated work area to an agreed expertise level.The post holder must be conversant with the technologies and methodologiesspecific to the core and specialist sections.The post holder is required to rotate through the various sections of the laboratoryand work at different laboratories networked within ESEL Pathology Partnership.The post holder must participate in the either the AfC hybrid (day & night) orpermanent night shift patterns. Where staff work the latter, hours of work willfluctuate per week as per roster pattern and will attract enhancements.

The successful candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist AND have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion specialisms.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent
  • Holder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
  • Registered as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • Further relevant specialist qualifications (eg BBTS certificate, IBMS Certificates)

Experience

Essential

  • At least 3 years post HCPC registration diagnostic experience in Haematology & Blood Transfusion.
  • Experience with a computerised laboratory information system.
  • Previous experience working in a large medical laboratory.
  • Experience of working as a team

Desirable

  • Experience of a variety of diagnostic techniques in Haematology.
  • Experienced using the following named IT systems o WinPath Enterprise (Clinisys). o Q-Pulse
  • Demonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems

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

  • Knowledge of Quality Management System and can demonstrate participation in obligatory activities

Skills

Essential

  • Competent in basic laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
  • Good level IT skills
  • Good time management.
  • Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages
  • Ability to analyse, interpret, and present routine data/results/concepts.
  • Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal).

Desirable

  • Good keyboard skills
  • Polite, helpful and confident manner.
  • Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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
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Closing Date: 30 July 2026

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