Barts Health NHS Trust
Biomedical Scientist Haematology/Blood Transfusion
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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.
Responsibilities
To carry out / supervise technical and scientific work in a section of the laboratory under the direction of Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist. Flexible hours including weekend and bank holiday working will be required within the minimum 37.5 hours per week in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC) Terms and Conditions.
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The post holder will undertake technical and scientific work under the direction of appointed line manager and training leads.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate proficiency and competence in designated work area to an agreed expertise level.
The post holder must be conversant with the technologies and methodologies specific to the core and specialist sections.
The post holder is required to rotate through the various sections of the laboratory and work at different laboratories networked within ESEL Pathology Partnership.
The post holder must participate in the either the AfC hybrid (day & night) or permanent night shift patterns. Where staff work the latter, hours of work will fluctuate per week as per roster pattern and will attract enhancements.
Requirements
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.
About the Partnership
Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
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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
- Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
- Microbiology and Virology
- Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics
The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.
Our Values
We strive to live by our WeCare values 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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Tosin Kelani
- Job title: ESL Operational Lead QEH
- Email address: tkelani@nhs.net
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