Deputy Head of Blood Transfusion

6 months ago


London, United Kingdom Health Services Laboratories Full time

An experienced Biomedical Scientist to assist the Head of Blood Transfusion in managing a team of staff in the department with responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality 24/7 Blood Transfusion service to all HSL clients, in particular for UCLH as it holds Blood Establishment Authorisation. As a Blood Establishment, the department provides its own irradiated blood products. The correct maintenance of the blood irradiator (in terms of both policies and procedures and physical maintenance) to satisfy the requirements of MHRA and other regulatory bodies is a crucial part of laboratory operations for which this post is responsible. The post holder must use a combination of knowledge and skills to ensure that appropriate sample testing and the issue of blood components and products are performed safely, accurately and in a timely manner, for every patient and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) 2005.

The post is responsible for developing, (undertaking when necessary) and advising on both routine and specialised haematological investigations providing a Blood Transfusion support service. The post also carries a responsibility of working with the Training and Development Senior BMS to ensure competency and training is maintained to the required standard.



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