Head Biomedical Scientist

3 weeks ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

Job Title: Head Biomedical Scientist

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Head Biomedical Scientist to lead our Blood Transfusion laboratories at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

Main Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Blood Transfusion laboratories, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service while meeting statutory, regulatory, and NHS requirements.

Key duties include:

  • Leading the Blood Transfusion department in conjunction with the Consultant Lead and the team to ensure effective planning and execution of work streams and programmes.
  • Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders, promoting the department at all levels of involved organisations.
  • Ensuring the service is capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory, and NHS requirements.
  • Taking a lead in the recruitment, training, and development of all staff in the department.
  • Ensuring the service is in alignment with network development requirements.
  • Responsible for development and delivery of a business plan that meets the needs of all Trusts and organisations that are clients of the service.

About Us:

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England, providing a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex.

We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff, and we are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent (Apprenticeship level 6)
  • MSc Biomedical Science (or related subject) or equivalent (IBMS Specialist Diploma)
  • Current HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council) Registration
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Evidence of managerial training/advanced technical expertise

Desirable:

  • FIBMS
  • CMS/DMS/MBA

Experience/Knowledge:

Essential:

  • Experience and track record of delivering continuous improvement
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of disaster recovery business continuity
  • Experience of managing staff, a team, and budget management
  • Health & Safety legislation and procedures
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently
  • Ability to work to, and manage, key assurance indicators

Desirable:

  • Extensive experience post HCPC registration in a senior role


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