Senior Biomedical Scientist

Senior Biomedical Scientist Overview

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 primarily be based at The Royal London Hospital but may also support other ESELPP sites as needed. Participation in the 24-hour AfC shift system, including weekends, bank holidays, and nights, is essential.

The department supports the NHS Antenatal Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Screening Programme and utilizes Bio-Rad Variant II analysers, WinPath LIMS, and Sysmex Haematology and Coagulation systems. We encourage applications from experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists, including Band 6 staff who are progressing towards completing an MSc in Biomedical Science. Candidates demonstrating the necessary experience and leadership potential may be considered for a one-year secondment or fixed-term contract, with structured support to achieve the required qualifications and competencies. Successful completion within one year will lead to a substantive position.

The post holder will report to the Operational Lead and will be responsible for supervising technical and scientific work in the section. They will provide a patient-focused, cost-effective, and efficient service as a HCPC registered Senior Biomedical Scientist. Responsibilities include managing a team of Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, and Medical Laboratory Assistants, training unqualified staff, and overseeing daily operations within the laboratory.

Flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays, will be required within the contracted 37.5 hours per week in accordance with the Agenda for Change (AfC) Terms and Conditions handbook. The post holder must be familiar with the technologies and methodologies specific to the core and specialist sections and will rotate through various laboratory sections and work at different Barts Health networked laboratories. They must demonstrate proficiency and competence in their designated work area and ensure regular CPD participation to maintain their professional registration.

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organization providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership was established in May 2021 and is undergoing a transformation program to create a unified network of laboratories supported by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Quality Management System (QMS). The main hub laboratory is located at the Royal London Hospital, with Essential Service Laboratories at six other hospital sites.

We are committed to promoting inclusion and diversity within our workforce, valuing differences and fostering an inclusive working environment. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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