Senior Biomedical Scientist - Hinchingbrooke | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Biomedical Scientist - Hinchingbrooke | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

We're looking for an enthusiastic HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology team as a Senior Biomedical Scientist. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in Haematology who is ready to take on a senior role or further develop their leadership skills.

You'll be involved in the day-to-day running of the Haematology laboratory, supporting the team to deliver a safe, accurate and efficient diagnostic service. Alongside specialist laboratory work, you'll help supervise and develop staff, contribute to service improvements, and support the laboratory in maintaining UKAS accreditation and the highest standards of quality and patient care.

If you enjoy working in a collaborative team, are committed to delivering an excellent diagnostic service and are passionate about quality and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will support the day-to-day management of the Haematology laboratory, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, safe and efficient diagnostic service. You will undertake and authorise a wide range of routine and specialist Haematology and Coagulation investigations, providing accurate and timely results to support patient care.

You will supervise, mentor and develop laboratory staff, promote quality improvement, and contribute to maintaining UKAS accreditation and compliance with ISO 15189 standards. Working closely with Consultant Haematologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play an active role in service development, quality assurance, training and the implementation of best practice. You will also provide operational support to the department, deputising for the Operational Lead when required and, on rare occasions, supporting the emergency out-of-hours service if needed.

At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, you'll be joining a friendly and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic services that make a real difference to patient care. We are dedicated to developing our staff, encouraging continuous professional development and creating opportunities for career progression.

Our Haematology service works collaboratively across our hospital sites, providing a modern, accredited laboratory service that values innovation, quality and teamwork. As part of our department, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to service improvements, share your expertise and help shape the future of our laboratory services, while being supported to achieve your own professional goals.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day management of the Haematology laboratory, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service while leading on quality, training and service improvement. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across our laboratory network to maintain high standards of patient care and laboratory practice.

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