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Job summary

Main area
Haematology
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
162-6725-AV
Employer
Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
BHR Haematology
Town
Romford
Salary
£59,490 - £66,239 Per Annum Inclusive
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/01/2025 23:59

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Band 8a Lead Biomedical Scientist - Haematology

Band 8a

 

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Job overview

This is  an exciting  opportunity to lead our Haematology department, advocating high quality care for our patients at BHRUT. You will be supported by an experienced team of senior leaders, healthcare professionals and peers. 

We are looking for a full-time member of staff (37.5 hours per week) to work in partnership with the Head of Haematology and Blood Transfusion and the Head of Pathology in the planning, provision and service delivery  of the haematology service. The role is based at King George Hospital, however the succesfull candidate will be expected to rotate to the other site at Queens Hospital Romford as required. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and development of our Haematology service as part of  the overall pathology improvement programme which includes Shift patterns and  modernisation. The post holder will  provide leadership, support and guidance to staff to ensure a patient focused service whilst managing the Haematology Team. You will provide a high level of scientific technical expertise in haematology applying this to the smooth running of the department's sections and in education and training of staff. The role includes effective management of staff (including recruitment, appraisal, training compliance, performance and absence management). The post holder is accountable for service delivery, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the organisation of the Haematology laboratories (including autoimmune serology), at BHRUT. To supervise the technical work and lead a team of biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide a high quality, efficient and effective service which supports the objectives of patient care and resource management within the hospital. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all local and national policies relating to Haematology and Immunology practice are implemented and observed by all staff. 

Working for our organisation

We’re an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we’re no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and that our patients are happy with.

Many of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.

Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.

We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It’ll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Interviews: W/C 3rd February 2025

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926.  Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • HCPC Registration

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Aisha Ali
Job title
Head Biomedical Scientist
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Aisha Ali, email [email protected]

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