Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kettering, NN16 8UZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

To manage the a section within the Haematology Department, including training of new staff. To ensure that preventative maintenance schedules have been carried out on laboratory instruments prior to them being used for patient investigations. To ensure that reagents are prepared, stored, and used in a manner suitable for patient investigations. To take appropriate action when there is a situation which may cause a service delivery failure. To ensure compliance with good work practices required to meet the requirements of MHRA and UKAS standards. To prepare and review Standard Operating Procedures, COSHH assessments and risk assessments. To undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation. This includes verification, change control, and implementation. To maintain and promote Continuous Professional Development within the department to ensure an appropriate level of competence. To train and complete competency assessments on staff and ensure renewal of competency occurs at regular intervals. To assist the Lead Biomedical Scientists to measure and monitor turnaround times for laboratory results and take corrective action if required. To report clinical incidents and/or complaints and investigate, if appropriate Undertake staff appraisals. Deputise for the Lead Biomedical Scientist for service provision and attendance at meetings. To complete audits as required and to produce audit reports. To take an active role in the unsocial hours service at the discretion of the Blood Sciences Manager. To maintain competency in all areas of the Haematology laboratory competency framework. To maintain competency in all areas of the Blood Transfusion laboratory competency framework including verification of results and blood product issue. To assist the Training Lead in delivering training and assisting staff with IBMS portfolios and qualifications.

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