Job summary
- Main area
- Blood Transfusion
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-7683258
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Medway Maritime Hospital
- Town
- Gillingham
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Biomedical Scientist/Quality Lead - Blood Transfusion
Band 7
Job overview
The postholder is responsible to the Head of Haematology and Blood Transfusion for the maintenance of departmental quality management within Blood Transfusion including management of assets, audits and non-conformances. Provides operational leadership for laboratory staff on a daily basis.
The postholder will have managerial responsibility for Biomedical Scientists, as well as managing the routine work and staff rota's in conjunction with the other seniors biomedical scientists.
This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.
Main duties of the job
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 or Operational Lead for Department. Travel between either sites as required with a primary base of Darent Valley Hospital.
Working for our organisation
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.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Technical responsibilities:
To have extensive knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Prioritising samples for processing and results for issuing.
Providing advice about the appropriate use of laboratory tests to users.
Performing tests and assays on all samples as necessary, according to established protocols and required standards.
Have extensive technical knowledge of the running of a Blood Transfusion department.
Entering test results onto the laboratory computer system.
Delivering accurate results of samples within agreed turnaround times.
Checking the validity of samples and the need for repeat or further testing.
Authorising the release of results as required.
Authorising results that the Consultant Haematologist deems do not require clinical authorisation.
Discussing significantly abnormal results with the Consultant Haematologist and other clinicians.
Maintaining good housekeeping and analyser trouble shooting.
Adhering to Trust and departmental policies, guidelines and quality standards.
Working at all times according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
To maintain an efficient blood component & blood product stock system to facilitate maximum efficiency and minimum wastage.
Have extensive knowledge of SHOT and SABRE and be able to report incidents.
To be responsible for weekly blood stock management returns.
To advise all staff grades on issues relating to complex transfusion issues in conjunction with the Clinical Blood Transfusion Team.
Has extensive IT knowledge of the LIMS and analytical middleware used in the department.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- MSc in Haematology/Blood Transfusion or equivalent (or relevant experience equating to masters level in Blood Transfusion)
- State registered with the Health & Care Professions Council.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Detailed knowledge of theory and analytical techniques in Blood Transfusion
- Knowledge of current trends in Blood Transfusion and the requirements of ISO 15189 :2012/2022 and MHRA
Desirable criteria
- Specialised knowledge of techniques used in Blood Transfusion analyses.
- Knowledge and understanding of manual techniques used in blood transfusion
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in all areas of clinical Blood Transfusion.
- Experience of organising groups of Staff.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of more complicated techniques used in Blood Transfusion.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- 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
- Tact and diplomacy
Desirable criteria
- Enthusiasm and desire to develop knowledge and skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Haskins
- Job title
- Head of Blood Transfusion
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01634 976051
- Additional information
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