Job summary
We're looking for an enthusiastic HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology team as a Senior Biomedical Scientist. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in Haematology who is ready to take on a senior role or further develop their leadership skills.

You'll be involved in the day-to-day running of the Haematology laboratory, supporting the team to deliver a safe, accurate and efficient diagnostic service. Alongside specialist laboratory work, you'll help supervise and develop staff, contribute to service improvements, and support the laboratory in maintaining UKAS accreditation and the highest standards of quality and patient care.

If you enjoy working in a collaborative team, are committed to delivering an excellent diagnostic service and are passionate about quality and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
As a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will support the day-to-day management of the Haematology laboratory, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, safe and efficient diagnostic service. You will undertake and authorise a wide range of routine and specialist Haematology and Coagulation investigations, providing accurate and timely results to support patient care.

You will supervise, mentor and develop laboratory staff, promote quality improvement, and contribute to maintaining UKAS accreditation and compliance with ISO 15189 standards. Working closely with Consultant Haematologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play an active role in service development, quality assurance, training and the implementation of best practice. You will also provide operational support to the department, deputising for the Operational Lead when required and, on rare occasions, supporting the emergency out-of-hours service if needed.

About us
At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, you'll be joining a friendly and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic services that make a real difference to patient care. We are dedicated to developing our staff, encouraging continuous professional development and creating opportunities for career progression.

Our Haematology service works collaboratively across our hospital sites, providing a modern, accredited laboratory service that values innovation, quality and teamwork. As part of our department, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to service improvements, share your expertise and help shape the future of our laboratory services, while being supported to achieve your own professional goals.

Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day management of the Haematology laboratory, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service while leading on quality, training and service improvement. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across our laboratory network to maintain high standards of patient care and laboratory practice.

For full details of the duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Haematology MSc/Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical science. IBMS Higher Specialist in Haematology.
• HCPC State registration
• Evidence of mandatory on-going CPD

Desirable

• NEBOSH Certificate
• Recognised postgraduate management qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience training and competency assessing staff in accordance with departmental, HCPC, IBMS and ISO 15189 requirements.
• Audits and quality improvement
• Troubleshooting Analysers
• Experience of incident investigation, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Desirable

• Previous experience appropriate to a senior position
• Ability to perform IQC & EQA reviews

Knowledge
Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of Haematology and Transfusion underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
• Awareness of current professional issues
• Proficient in quality and clinical audit, administration, management and development of haematology services
• Knowledge and experience with Morphology
• Good practical knowledge of health and safety including COSHH, fire regulations and risk assessments
• Understanding of validation and verification of laboratory equipment and methods
• Knowledge of information governance and confidentiality requirements

Desirable

• Knowledge of LIMS systems e.g. Winpath and ECDL
• Knowledge of the NHS sickle cell and thalassaemia (SCT) screening programme
• Knowledge of Abnormal white cell malignancies
• Good understanding and knowledge of Haemostasis and associated disorders
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments and implementing safe systems of work

Key Skills
Essential

• Able to manage staff and lead a team across multiple sites
• Able to master complex facts, reach appropriate conclusions and formulate required/relevant responses
• Literate in laboratory computerisation and PC office applications
• Able to plan and organise complex activities
• Good presentation skills
• Credible leader at internal and external meetings
• Ability to manage conflict
• Ability to make autonomous decisions
• Ability to prioritise competing demands

Other
Essential

• Excellent written communication skills
• Be able to relate well to all levels of personnel

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.