Band 6 BMS - Haematology​/Blood Transfusion South East

This is a senior-level position within an established private pathology service, offering responsibility for the day-to-day delivery, quality and compliance of an acute Blood Transfusion service.

�� Senior Biomedical Scientist – Blood Transfusion

* Permanent, full-time – 37.5 hours per week

* Salary up to £66,336 per annum DOE

* Excellent benefits package

* 29 days annual leave

* Annual salary reviews and structured progression

* Flexible working/shift patterns

* Training and professional development opportunities

* Company pension and healthcare benefits

* South East

The Role

This would suit an experienced Blood Transfusion BMS who is confident taking responsibility for a busy service and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Analysis, interpretation and technical validation of diagnostic results

* Troubleshooting complex technical issues

* Supporting the validation and introduction of new techniques and equipment

* Maintaining an accredited Blood Transfusion service

* Ensuring compliance with MHRA, UKAS, CQC, GMP and BSQR requirements

* Quality assurance and maintenance of internal quality management systems

* Training and development of laboratory staff

* Assessing staff competency across Blood Transfusion procedures

* Supporting service continuity, including bench work where required

* Participation in an out-of-hours/on-call rota may be required, with additional payments

What we're looking for

You must have:

* HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

* Extensive hands-on Blood Transfusion experience

* Experience with in an acute/complex laboratory environment

* Strong knowledge of MHRA, UKAS and Blood Transfusion quality requirements

* MSc in Biomedical Science or an appropriate discipline, or equivalent qualification such as IBMS HSD

* Participation in a relevant CPD scheme

* Strong leadership, communication and staff-training skills