NHS
Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology and Quality Lead
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Job Description
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- Detailed knowledge of theory and analytical techniques in haematology
- Knowledge of current trends in haematology and the requirements of ISO
- Specialised knowledge of techniques used in manual and more complex automated analyses
- Knowledge and understanding of coagulation
- Experience supporting registration, Specialist and Higher Specialist Portfolio
- Significant Morphology experience
- Experience in all areas of clinical haematology and coagulation
- Experience of organising groups of staff
- Experience of HPLC and PCR
- Methodical and able to organise own and others workload
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to make decisions without referring to their manager
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good leadership qualities
- Ability to produce results within set deadlines
- Flexibility to deal with unexpected situations
- Detailed knowledge of theory and analytical techniques in haematology
- Knowledge of current trends in haematology and the requirements of ISO
- Specialised knowledge of techniques used in manual and more complex automated analyses
- Knowledge and understanding of coagulation
- Experience supporting registration, Specialist and Higher Specialist Portfolio
- Significant Morphology experience
- Experience in all areas of clinical haematology and coagulation
- Experience of organising groups of staff
- Experience of HPLC and PCR
- Methodical and able to organise own and others workload
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to make decisions without referring to their manager
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good leadership qualities
- Ability to produce results within set deadlines
- Flexibility to deal with unexpected situations
Job summary
Performs a range of advanced healthcare science clinical activities and provides highly specialised advice within own Department. Leads a team of Healthcare Scientists and Healthcare Science Support Workers for own work area and provide training.
Holds additional responsibility as a Quality Officer for the Department. Travel between either sites as required with a primary base of Darent Valley Hospital
In partnership with Beckman Coulter UK (BCUK) our newly designed and refurbished pathology laboratory houses a range of equipment including: Beckman Coulter DxH 900 Analysers and SMS2, IL(Werfen) TOP 700 and TOP 550 coagulation analysers and Bio-Rad Variant II for Haemoglobinopathy screening
Interested in joining our friendly team? For more information or an informal visit please contact or Simon Jordan (01322428480).
Main duties of the job
Managerial responsibility for Biomedical Scientists.
Responsible to the Head of Haematology for the delivery of the Quality Management System (QMS) within Haematology including ensuring compliance with ISO 15189:2022 standards and any other relevant guidance material.
Managing the routine work and staff Rota's of the Haematology laboratory in conjunction with the training lead ,operational lead and Blood transfusion seniors
For more information please read the attached job description
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum inclusive of allowances
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-7007829
Job locations
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
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Job responsibilities
General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Job responsibilities
General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
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Desirable
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
KNOWLEDGE
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Desirable
EXPERIENCE
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Desirable
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.