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Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.Job overviewSenior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion & HaematologyAn exciting opportunity has arisen in Haematology & Blood Transfusion within the NHS Eastand South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointlyowned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust andLewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted byBarts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each ofthe 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 bringstogether 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.Main duties of the jobBlood Transfusion spans an integrated network of 7 hospital laboratories, centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH); a busy major trauma centre which hosts the London Air Ambulance, and connected to essential service laboratories which support local clinical specialities at our partnered hospital sites. Including St. Bartholomew Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham Hospital, Homerton Hospital, Lewisham Hospital and Queens Elizabeth Hospital..We are seeking a driven, proactive and dynamic team member to join our team as a Band 7Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist. This role will promote the continuous improvement inservice delivery and quality within all areas of Haematology and Transfusion at the Newham University Hospital site, whilst also working in collaboration with all sites across the Pathology Partnership.The successful candidate is expected to work initially at Newham University Hospital site butas the ESEL Pathology Partnership evolves, the primary location of work may be subject tochange reflecting service demand.We are looking for a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexiblemanner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs ofour patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.The successful candidateMUSTbe registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical ScientistANDhave a MSc. Biomedical ScienceorIBMS Special Examination (Fellowship).Working for our organisationThe NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.The Partnership has three operational divisions: • Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry • Microbiology and Virology • Cellular Pathology and Cancer DiagnosticsThe 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.We strive to live by our WeCare values 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.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesWhile an MSc is an essential qualification criterion, we will consider candidates who demonstrate exceptional aptitude for the role and are working towards their MSc and are willing to work towards the Band 7 role competencies as a developmental opportunity over a fixed periodThese candidates will receive sponsorship to attain appropriate postgraduate modules at Greenwich University, which will contribute toward a Biomedical Science MSc/PGDip/PGCert.On completion and verification of the MSc qualification, at the end of the secondment, the candidatemaybe eligible for transition to a permanent position, subject to all other criteria, developmental milestones and competencies for the role being met within the timeframes set.Full conditions will be outlined in the contract of employment.This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and innovative organisation todeliver a high quality service for one of the largest networked laboratories within the NHS.The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:Mr Gareth Heywood-Beldon, Operational Lead via Telephone on 0207 363 8068 or email gareth.heywood-beldon@Please note: -All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs.We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.All new appointments (excluding all Medical & Dental doctors) are subject to 6 months' probation period.In submitting an application form, you authorise Barts Health to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.All vacancies followed by INTERNAL ONLY, have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered.If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via NHS Jobs e-Mail and text message with details of your interview. Please continue to check your e-Mails and also your NHS Jobs account for correspondence.Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaMSc. Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship Holder of the IBMS Certificate of Competence, Registration Portfolio Registration with the Health Care Professions Council Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable criteria Management/ Quality training Knowledge of higher specialist but relevant area ExperienceEssential criteria At least 5 years post HCPC registration in diagnostic Haematology & Blood Transfusion Desirable criteria Experience of effectively managing staff Experience of teaching staff KnowledgeEssential criteria Advanced scientific knowledge for relevant discipline Detailed understanding of UKAS, Quality Management Systems Good understanding of Health & Safety Legislation Good understanding of Governance Requirements Detailed knowledge of MHRA legislation Desirable criteria Advanced QPulse user BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion science practice SkillsEssential criteria Competent in quality management techniques Basic computer literacy able to communicate effectively with staff Ability to analyse, interpret and present data/results/concepts Desirable criteria Good keyboard skills OtherEssential criteria Reliable, responsible person Able to work as part of a team. Able to perform required duties with any appropriate aids or adaptations Respects confidentiality Hold no reservations in handling human body fluids, tissue, organs, or infected material in accordance with Health & Safety policies. The post holder must be willing to have appropriate vaccinations We strive to live by our WeCare values 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 where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs.By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Heath NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou 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 numbersWe reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Documents to downloadJD& PS (PDF, 387.8KB) Our Values and Behaviours (PDF, 334.9KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 92.0KB) Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 549.5KB)#J-18808-Ljbffr