Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shift cover will be required within this role.)
- Job ref
- 252-8276742
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £51,657 - £58,785 per annum inclusive of allowances
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Biomedical/Training Lead – Blood Transfusion
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist Training Lead in Blood Transfusion.
The successful applicant will be required to perform a range of advanced healthcare science clinical activities and provides highly specialised advice within Blood Transfusion. You will lead a team of Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Support Workers for your own work area and provide training.
Our Blood Transfusion laboratory utilises Quidel Ortho Vision analysers and a paper-based traceability system.
This post also holds additional responsibility as a Training Lead for the Department. Travel between either site may be required with a primary base of Darent Valley Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have managerial responsibility for Biomedical Scientists. They will be accountable to the Chief Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion for the delivery of Training within the department including management of registration portfolios, specialist portfolios and support for higher specialist and Masters. In addition to supporting apprenticeships, work experience, Certificates of Expert Practice and other qualifications.
The post holder will have shared operational management of the department and will assist in managing the routine work and staff rotas for the Blood Transfusion laboratory in conjunction with the other Haematology and Blood Transfusion seniors.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
North Kent Pathology Service is a joint venture between Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Medway Foundation NHS Trust and the post holder may be required to undertake duties at any location across North Kent Pathology Service in order to meet service needs. The post holder will be predominantly based at the North Kent Pathology Service hub site, Darent Valley Hospital. The post holder will have responsibility for managing a high quality Blood Transfusion training program for all staff.
Technical responsibilities:
- To have extensive knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Prioritising samples for processing and results for issuing.
- Providing advice about the appropriate use of laboratory tests to users.
- Performing tests and assays on all samples as necessary, according to established protocols and required standards.
- Have extensive technical knowledge of the running of a Blood Transfusion department.
- Entering test results onto the laboratory computer system.
- Delivering accurate results of samples within agreed turnaround times.
- Checking the validity of samples and the need for repeat or further testing.
- Authorising the release of results as required.
- Authorising results that the Consultant Haematologist deems do not require clinical authorisation.
- Discussing significantly abnormal results with the Consultant Haematologist and other clinicians.
- Maintaining good housekeeping and analyser trouble shooting.
- Adhering to Trust and departmental policies, guidelines and quality standards.
- Working at all times according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
- To maintain an efficient blood component & blood product stock system to facilitate maximum efficiency and minimum wastage.
- Have extensive knowledge of SHOT and SABRE and be able to report incidents.
- To be responsible for weekly blood stock management returns.
- To advise all staff grades on issues relating to complex transfusion issues in conjunction with the Clinical Blood Transfusion Team
- Has extensive IT knowledge of the LIMS and analytical middleware used in the department.
Please see attached job description for further information.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- MSc in Haematology/Blood Transfusion or equivalent experience
- State registered with the Health & Care Professions Council.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Detailed knowledge of theory and analytical techniques in Blood Transfusion
- Knowledge of current trends in Blood Transfusion and the requirements of ISO 15189 :2012/2022 and MHRA.
- Knowledge of current BSH guidelines
Desirable criteria
- Specialised knowledge of techniques used in Blood Transfusion analyses.
- Knowledge and understanding of manual techniques used in blood transfusion.
- Knowledge of the development of Pathology Networks.
- Knowledge and previous management of the requirements of specialist portfolios, certificates of achievements and related training documentation.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in all areas of clinical Blood Transfusion.
- Experience of organising groups of Staff.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of more complicated techniques used in Blood Transfusion.
- Experience in staff appraisal/PDR
- Previous training Lead role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Haskins
- Job title
- Chief Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428501
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