Biomedical Scientist Haematology​/Blood Transfusion

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership's (ESEL) Haematology Department.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Haematology and Blood Transfusion Biomedical Scientist with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, strong team player and committed to meeting the needs of our patients by participating in a 24-hour Agenda for Change shift system.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital site (QEH) but may be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand. The ESEL partnership consists of the following hub and spoke sites:
Royal London Hospital (hub), St Bartholomew's Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Newham University Hospital, Homerton Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Woolwich) and University Hospital Lewisham.

The department utilises Winpath LIMS, with Sysmex XN-Series and Sysmex CN-Series analysers for Haematology and Coagulation services across all sites. Ortho Vision analysers are utilised within the Blood Transfusion departments.

The successful candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist AND have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion specialisms.

If you require further information please contact:
Tosin Kelani, ESL Blood Sciences Operational Lead QEH via telephone on  or email at

To carry out / supervise technical and scientific work in a section of the laboratory under the direction of Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist. Flexible hours including weekend and bank holiday working will be required within the minimum 37.5 hours per week in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC) Terms and Conditions.

To practice as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist providing a patient focused, cost effective and efficient service.

The post holder will undertake technical and scientific work under the direction of appointed line manager and training leads.

The post holder is required to rotate through the various sections of the laboratory and work at different laboratories networked within ESEL Pathology Partnership. The post holder must participate in the either the AfC hybrid (day & night) or permanent night shift patterns. Where staff work the latter, hours of work will fluctuate per week as per roster pattern and will attract enhancements.

Where the post holder is employed on the Annex 21 contract, they will be…