About the Role
As the Scientific Lead for Blood Transfusion, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing transfusion services across the Pathology Partnership. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with MHRA, UKAS ISO15189, and SHOT standards, while driving service development, quality improvement, and staff training.
This is a strategic and operational leadership role, with approximately 80% management and 20% scientific/technical responsibilities. You will work closely with clinical, scientific, and operational teams across multiple sites to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and innovative transfusion services.
WeCare About Excellence – Do You?
At Barts Health NHS Trust, we are proud to be part of the NHS East & South East London Pathology Partnership, delivering high-quality, responsive, and innovative pathology services across three major NHS Trusts. We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Blood Transfusion Scientific Lead to join our team and help shape the future of transfusion services across our network.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage transfusion laboratories and staff across the Partnership.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Oversee quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive staff training, development, and performance management.
- Manage budgets, resources, and procurement processes.
- Represent transfusion services at internal and external meetings, including Hospital Transfusion Committees.
- Support research, development, and clinical trial activities.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- At least 6 months paid NHS experience in the last 3 years.
- HCPC registration.
- Significant experience in Blood Transfusion at Band 7 level or above.
- Proven leadership and management experience.
- Strong knowledge of MHRA, ISO15189, and quality systems.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
Desirable:
- BBTS Specialist Certificate or equivalent.
- Recognised management qualification.
- Experience in service development and business planning.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative pathology network.
- Work in state-of-the-art facilities at one of the UK’s largest NHS Trusts.
- Access to continuous professional development and leadership training.
- Contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in transfusion science.
- Make a real impact on patient care across East and South East London.
Working Pattern
- Shifts will be 9:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday
- Role will be available until 31/10/2025
Apply Now
If you are passionate about transfusion science and ready to lead a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you; please submit an application and provide a copy of your CV.
Bank Partners is an employment agency/employment business (as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003) and is acting on behalf of its client in relation to this vacancy.