Lead Biomedical Scientist

Applications are invited for the post of Lead Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in POCT, SAMBA and Phlebotomy at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. This person will also act as Deputy Lead for Blood-Sciences in partnership with the Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Lead BMS.

Responsible for the management, delivery, and development of the POCT, SAMBA and Phlebotomy services within Blood Sciences, the post holder will be a state registered BMS with considerable experience who has shown innovation, drive, and leadership in their existing position.

• Serve as the scientific and technical lead for POCT, SAMBA and Phlebotomy Services within Blood Sciences.
• Manage and have overall responsibility within designated departments.
• Manage laboratory teams to ensure high quality routine and specialised services.
• Ensure efficient and effective running of all sections within the departments.
• Deputise for the Head of Blood Sciences.
• Manage the strategic development of the departments through continual planning and development of staff and equipment.
• Participate in the education and training of both unqualified and qualified BMS staff to gain and maintain state registration.
• Co‑ordinate and facilitate Health and Safety in accordance with regulatory bodies, Trust requirements and emergency services, ensuring a safe laboratory environment.
• Ensure systems are in place for regulatory compliance within relevant departments for UKAS & MHRA.
• Investigate complaints and implement actions/learning from staff or service users.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people—a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non‑clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.