Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESELPP) for a Senior Biomedical Scientist in our specialist Red Cell Haematology service at The Royal London Hospital.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at The Royal London Hospital but may support other ESELPP sites according to service need. Participation in the 24-hour AfC shift system, including weekends, bank holidays and nights, is essential.

The department supports the NHS Antenatal Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme and uses Bio-Rad Variant II analysers, WinPath LIMS and Sysmex Haematology and Coagulation systems.

We welcome applications from experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists, including Band 6 staff progressing towards completion of an MSc in Biomedical Science. Suitable candidates demonstrating the required experience and leadership potential may be considered for a one-year secondment/FTC, with structured support to achieve the required qualification and competencies. Successful completion within one year will lead to a substantive position.

We support MSc study, CPD, leadership development, mentoring, service improvement and cross-site specialist experience.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sophia Katiri, Haematology and Red Cell Operational Lead: sophia.katiri@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible to the Operational Lead of the site and is required to carry out or 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, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants 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 departments AfC 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 networked laboratories.

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.

Essential qualifications

• MSc Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship)
• Holder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable qualifications

• Management or Quality training
• Knowledge of higher specialist but relevant area

Essential experience

• HCPC registration in diagnostic Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Desirable experience

• Experience of effectively managing staff
• Experience of teaching staff

Essential knowledge

• Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline
• Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems
• Good understanding of Health and Safety Legislation
• Good understanding of Governance Requirements
• Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation

Desirable knowledge

• Advanced Q-Pulse user
• BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice

Essential skills

• Competent in quality management techniques
• Basic computer literacy
• Good verbal and written communication skills, and able to communicate effectively with staff
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present data, results and concepts

Desirable skills

• Good keyboard skills
• Polite, helpful and confident manner

Essential other requirements

• 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 and Safety policies
• Must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations

Desirable other requirements

• 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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

Contact
Haematology and Red Cell Operational Lead: Sophia Katiri, sophia.katiri@nhs.net

Reference number: 259-8245280ESEL-A

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