Band 7 - Senior EQA Scientist, UK NEQAS | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £48,270 - £54,931 pa inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 8YX |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7232087/360-C-10130 |
Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and adaptable HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to become a valuable member of the UK NEQAS General Haematology scientific team.
Under the direct supervision of the Scheme Service Manager, your role will involve ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and professional delivery of services within the UK NEQAS Haematology program.
You should be able to demonstrate a strong understanding and experience in clinical Hematology laboratory practices within the UK, encompassing an extensive knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of laboratory Hematology.
Additionally, you should display a comprehensive understanding of EQA and the fundamentals of quality management systems.
Experience in personnel management and leading teams, along with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks, would be an advantage.
This is a full-time position, with core working hours from 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, which can be explored further at interview.
The post holder will report directly to the Haematology Service Manager with overall accountability to the Scheme Director.
In this role, you will lead and supervise a team delivering high-quality EQA services in Haematology.
You will plan and manage multiple work streams, ensuring deadlines are met and standards are maintained.
A key part of the role involves interpreting complex data, preparing scientific reports, and contributing to service development, so suitable analytical skills and attention to detail will be beneficial.
Applicants should indicate in their application how they meet the person specification and why they are suitable for this role.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The UK National External Quality Assessment Unit (UK NEQAS) are operated by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and is based in a bespoke unit designed and built specifically in the Croxley Business Park in Watford.
There are regular lunchtime activities, an on-site gym, childcare facilities, and a free shuttle bus from the local stations.
The unit consists of approximately 30 staff, which includes seven in Administration, two in IT, two in Receipt & Dispatch (R&D), twelve in Haematology and six in Blood Transfusion Laboratory Practice.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Jun 2025