Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Haematology Transfusion Science

Who we are

Rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.

The School of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Roehampton is a rapidly growing provider of biomedical and healthcare education, offering established Life Sciences programmes alongside nursing and allied health courses. With a strong commitment to student success and societal impact, the School delivers high-quality education supported by specialist facilities, including scientific laboratories, bioinformatics and OMICS facilities.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to strengthen our academic and clinical teaching provision in this specialist area. You will join a collegial and forward-thinking team of biomedical scientists committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, high-quality education, and excellence in professional practice.

This appointment comes at an exciting phase of development as we expand our undergraduate provision and further develop postgraduate training in advanced biomedical and clinical laboratory sciences. Our programmes are supported by an active research environment within subjects allied to medicine and a strong commitment to evidence-informed education.

The post offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to teaching, scholarship, and research within the health sciences. You will play an important role not only in the Biomedical Science programmes but also in supporting the wider portfolio of Life and Health Sciences programmes, alongside contributing to research and knowledge exchange activities within the School.

Through teaching, research, and academic leadership, you will help develop highly skilled graduates equipped for careers in clinical laboratories and healthcare science.

Key responsibilities will include

• Delivering engaging and evidence-based teaching and training students in haematology and transfusion science and contribution to the wider life and health science provision.
• Supporting the development and delivery of IBMS-accredited degree programmes, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Supervising student laboratory work and practical sessions, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Supporting research and scholarly activity, including applied clinical laboratory projects.

The successful candidate will have skills and experience in

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Significant clinical laboratory experience in hematology and transfusion science.
• Experience in teaching or training, within IBMS-accredited programmes is desirable.
• PhD or equivalent research experience is desirable but not essential.

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Dr Shiva SIVASUBRAMANIAM, Deputy Dean.

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer. 

Academic staff have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London.  Our full range of benefits are available here. 

The closing date for completed applications is 30 April 2026

It is expected that interviews will be held on 22 May 2026

You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the dates stated above. 

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