Senior Biomedical Scientist in Haemostasis and Thrombosis; p-t FTC

Senior Biomedical Scientist in Haemostasis and Thrombosis (p-t FTC)

The closing date is 24 February 2026

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and motivated applicants for a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Haemophilia (Band
7), working part-time 22.5 hours per week, on a fixed‑term contract for 12 months. This role in the Haemophilia laboratory specifically supports the implementation of the new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), a clinical priority for Pathology  this post we can offer you a rewarding, flexible and supportive role, providing a wide scope of haemostasis and thrombosis diagnostic services using up‑to‑date and innovative technology.

You will be joining our team of experienced and dedicated Biomedical Scientists, working closely with the medical team in the Kent Haemophilia and Thrombosis Comprehensive Care Centre to support operational delivery, staff training of all grades, method development, clinical guideline creation and possible participation in clinical research activities.

As a professionally diverse team our philosophy is to strive for excellence. We are proud to be accredited by UKAS to ISO 15189:2012 standards and have recently achieved a successful transition inspection to ISO 15189:2022 standards.

The Senior BMS role will act as a conduit between the scientific and clinical sides of the service, undertaking laboratory and clinical duty sessions, providing clinical liaison as needed. The post holder will provide technical, managerial and leadership expertise. They will be a key contributor to quality management and improvement, the training of all department scientists, and the verification and implementation of new methodologies.

We have an extensive repertoire and scope of practice, using the latest high‑quality innovation and technology, for instance STA‑R Max analysers, Ceveron S100, PFA‑200, PAP‑8 Platelet Aggregometer, Glomax luminometer, Dynex DS2 automated ELISA analyser and the Gene Xpert.

The successful candidate should have a high level of analytical and technical skill, including statistical analysis, and should possess considerable, up‑to‑date knowledge of current practices and advances in Haematology, with specific experience in Haemostasis and Thrombosis desirable.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is "great healthcare from great people". Everything we do is guided by our values: "People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference". We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals called "We care" – empowering frontline staff to lead day‑to‑day improvements.

We seek compassionate people to join our improvement journey for patients, families and carers.

The hospitals are within easy reach of London and Europe by both road and rail (e.g. 35 minutes from Ashford to London St Pancras). East Kent is a delightful place to live with a fantastic coastline, beautiful countryside, outstanding schools and the cathedral city of Canterbury.

KMPN:
Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN) is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 1,000 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million.

KMPN is at an exciting point of development with a recommendation to form a joint venture across the four Trusts, driving transformation. Our projects include single IT solutions, procurement and digital initiatives to ensure services meet growing demand.

You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within KMPN. We are developing a network academy – a platform for all education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty to maximise use of our educators and trainers. You will not be required to work outside EKHUFT, but collaborative work within the network will be possible.

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