Band 6 BMS - Haematology/Blood Transfusion South East London

This is a senior-level position within an established private pathology service, offering responsibility for the day-to-day delivery, quality and compliance of an acute Blood Transfusion service.

�� Senior Biomedical Scientist – Blood Transfusion

• Permanent, full-time – 37.5 hours per week

• Salary up to £66,336 per annum DOE

• Excellent benefits package

• 29 days annual leave

• Annual salary reviews and structured progression

• Flexible working/shift patterns

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Company pension and healthcare benefits

• South East

The Role

This would suit an experienced Blood Transfusion BMS who is confident taking responsibility for a busy service and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Analysis, interpretation and technical validation of diagnostic results

• Troubleshooting complex technical issues

• Supporting the validation and introduction of new techniques and equipment

• Maintaining an accredited Blood Transfusion service

• Ensuring compliance with MHRA, UKAS, CQC, GMP and BSQR requirements

• Quality assurance and maintenance of internal quality management systems

• Training and development of laboratory staff

• Assessing staff competency across Blood Transfusion procedures

• Supporting service continuity, including bench work where required

• Participation in an out-of-hours/on-call rota may be required, with additional payments

What we're looking for

You must have:

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

• Extensive hands-on Blood Transfusion experience

• Experience within an acute/complex laboratory environment

• Strong knowledge of MHRA, UKAS and Blood Transfusion quality requirements

• MSc in Biomedical Science or an appropriate discipline, or equivalent qualification such as IBMS HSD

• Participation in a relevant CPD scheme

• Strong leadership, communication and staff-training skills