Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Point of Care) | Barts Health NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Blood Sciences within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointly owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and
Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each of the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership.One of the largest pathology providers in the NHS, the Pathology Partnership brings together the
strengths of teams from each of the three trusts into a single organisation, dedicated to the provision of high quality and cost-effective pathology services.A comprehensive transformation initiative is underway to forge a single, integrated pathology network spanning seven hospital laboratories. The envisioned 'hub and spoke' operational model revolves around The Royal London Hospital (RLH), a major trauma centre housing
the London Air Ambulance, and linked to vital service laboratories supporting various clinical specialties across our affiliated hospital sites.The expansive network of laboratories within the NHS presents an invaluable opportunity for acquiring extensive technical and leadership expertise. ESEL acknowledges the significance of career advancement and efficient succession planning.
We are in search of a proactive, dynamic team members to assume the role of Senior Biomedical Scientist in Point of care testing.The post holder must possess a thorough understanding of the technologies and methodologies pertinent to both core and Point of care testing. They will assume supervisory responsibilities in sections of the department proportionate with their proficiency, overseeing technical and scientific tasks.
Focused on supporting, maintaining, and enhancing Quality, Learning, and Health and Safety Management Systems within their designated area of work. The post holder must demonstrate effective leadership and management capabilities. To spearhead comprehensive quality enhancements and collaborate across the partnered laboratories.
The successful Band 7 candidate will be based at Homerton Hospital, but work flexibly across different teams and partnered laboratories.To support the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients, participation in the Agenda for Change shift pattern is required.
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.
Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.
The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues 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.
The successful Band 7 candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical
Scientist AND hold the following: CPSM Log book (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003.
ORRegistration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical
Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005).
OR
Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards) AND Fellowship (Clinical
Chemistry), MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification at MSc level.
Compliance to the criteria above is mandatory and must be clearly recorded on the
application.
If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact
Greg Dearman, Biochemistry Scientific Lead: 0203 246 0443
(Greg.Dearman@nhs.net)
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This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Feb 2025