Senior Biomedical Scientist
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £53,751.00 to £60,651.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53751.00 - £60651.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton, SM2 5PT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9282-26-0169 |
Summary
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification Working closely with the Haematology and BT seniors, coordinating rotations and training depending individual development, service requirements and user needs. Sample reception: receipt and checking of samples, liaising with ward staff where there are doubts or errors, assigning High Risk samples to an appropriate containment area and dealing with leaking / damaged samples, and centrifugation of specimens when necessary FBC Analyser preparation: daily startup of analyser, check background counts within limits, run and verify controls,, liaise with technical lead or supplier for remedial action if necessary. Monitor analyser continuously throughout the day, running control samples as necessary. Technical & Analytical Oversee daily operations across Haematology, including FBC, coagulation, blood film morphology, and manual testing. Perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance on analysers and laboratory IT systems. Validate complex results and provide expert advice to BMS staff. Leadership & Supervision Supervise staff rotas, workflow, and daily huddles. Deputise for the Haematology Lead when required. Support staff development through training, competency assessment, and appraisal. Quality Management Lead on IQC/EQA review and corrective actions. Review, update, and manage SOPs and documentation. Contribute to audits, investigations, and non conformity management.Service Improvement Contribute to new equipment validation, service development, and implementation of lean and efficient working practices. Laboratory Environment & EquipmentOur laboratories operate routine services from 08:00 to midnight, Monday to Friday, and are equipped with: Sysmex XN3100 CS2500 Epic Beaker DHR BioRad IH 500 (Blood Transfusion) Haemonetics Safetrace LIMSThe department maintains full UKAS Accreditation. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:Essential qualifications & experience HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist MSc or equivalent advanced specialist qualification Extensive experience in a Haematology laboratory Proven understanding of IQC, EQA, quality systems, and ISO15189 Demonstrable supervisory, organisational, and communication skills Desirable Experience with UKAS inspections Ability to introduce new methodologies or equipment If you are an enthusiastic, committed biomedical scientist eager to contribute to high quality patient care and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.