Overview
In this HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist role, you will lead the UK NEQAS Haematology scientific team and oversee delivery of high-quality EQA services. You will apply strong clinical Haematology knowledge within the UK to support survey material preparation, testing, data handling, and quality assurance processes. You will manage people, coordinate multiple workstreams, and translate complex data into reports that drive service development. This position offers exposure to quality management, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional collaboration to improve patient care.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working options
- staff wellbeing and development
- innovative digital healthcare environment
- opportunity to work within NHS
- competitive salary (Band 7)
Responsibilities
- Line manage UK NEQAS Haematology scientific staff
- Coordinate preparation and testing of survey material
- Prepare accompanying paperwork and manage receipt/dispatch of survey material
- Enter and verify participant data for analysis
- Automated and manual bottling of whole blood, red cells, and plasma with checks
- Monitor and order reagents and consumables
- Validate new survey material or equipment
- Maintain written and electronic result records
- Investigate quality incidents, perform root cause analysis, implement changes
- Lead and supervise a team delivering EQA Haematology services
- Plan and manage multiple work streams to meet deadlines and standards
- Interpret complex data, prepare scientific reports, contribute to service development
Key requirements
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- FIBMS in Haematology; MSc in appropriate subject
- HCPC registration
- Active CPD participation
- Specialist knowledge of automated cell counting
- Broad theoretical and practical knowledge of UK Haematology practice
- Proficiency with Word and Excel; database experience
- Experience coordinating day-to-day operations; managing priorities
- Supervisory experience: leading teams, performance evaluation, appraisals
- Desirable: experience in EQA services, EQA material preparation, data analysis, project management
- leadership and people-management
- attention to detail
- analytical thinking
- automated cell counting
- EQA and quality management systems
- laboratory quality assurance
Band 7 - Senior EQA Scientist, UK NEQAS in Watford employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
