Band 6 - Specialist EQA Biomedical Scientist | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £40,617 - £48,778 pa inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 8YX |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7842024/360-C-11089 |
Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and adaptable HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the UK NEQAS General Haematology scientific team.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior EQA Scientist, your role will involve ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and professional delivery of services within the UK NEQAS Haematology program.
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 for our use in the Croxley Business Park in Watford.
You should be able to demonstrate a substantial understanding and experience in clinical Hematology laboratory practices within the UK, encompassing an knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of laboratory Hematology. Additionally, you should display an understanding of EQA and the fundamentals of quality management systems.
This is a full-time position and will be required to work from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, flexible working arrangements will be considered.
The post-holder will report directly to the Senior EQA Scientist, with overall accountability to the Scheme Director. The post is based at Croxley Business Park and it is an NHS appointment.
The post-holder will support the effective delivery of UK NEQAS Haematology schemes, contributing to the preparation, testing and distribution of EQA survey material in line with quality and safety standards. You will provide technical advice and respond to participant enquiries, ensuring a professional and responsive service to national and international laboratories.
You will also supervise support staff and coordinate day-to-day activities, maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency. You will require good analytical, laboratory and IT skills, alongside the ability to manage your workload, prioritise competing demands and work collaboratively within a team environment.
You will require effective communication skills, enjoy exchanging ideas and influencing policy, and be self-motivated, adaptable to changing priorities and willing to implement change. Experience of quality management systems and service improvement would be advantageous.
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, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, 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 closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, 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
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
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 main tasks and overview of responsibilities include:
Undertakes the:
• preparation and testing of survey material, working with a variety of blood products.
• preparation of paperwork to accompany the survey material prepared for distribution.
• automated and manual bottling of whole blood, red cells and plasma to include checking the material, vial labels and completing the associated paperwork, as required.
• the receipt and dispatch of goods and survey material.
• entering and verification of participant generated data for analysis.
Monitors laboratory reagents and consumables.
Assists with the validation of new survey material or equipment.
Maintains written and electronic records of results.
Investigates quality incidents and performs root cause analysis.
Maintains participant confidentiality and complies with the standards set by ISO17043.
Upholds UK NEQAS Code of Practice.
This advert closes on Monday 16 Mar 2026