Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion

Pay: This role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience (with excellent benefits).

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Role: Other Qualified Professional

Posted: 10 Mar 2025

Closes: 9 Apr 2025

Job Description

Role: Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion
Site: Primarily based at the main laboratory at Shropshire House, London. There may be a requirement to attend shifts at the other HCA satellite laboratory at London Bridge where required.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 Hours per week Monday - Friday (internal shift rotations, including 8am - 4:30pm, 10.00am - 6.30pm and 12.00pm - 8.30pm). Also, to include some weekends covering the hours of 8am - 8.30pm.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: This role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience (with excellent benefits).

We're looking for an Advanced Biomedical Scientist (Blood Transfusion) to join our team at our HCA Laboratories based in Shropshire House. HCA Laboratories has over 35 years' experience in providing pathology services for acute care in our HCA Hospitals, IVF Clinics, Insurance work, healthcare screening and GP services. We cover all disciplines in pathology including allergy, biochemistry and endocrinology, haematology and blood transfusion, histopathology and cytology, immunology, and microbiology and serology, with each laboratory equipped with the best available analytical instrumentation.

As a Senior Biomedical Scientist with comprehensive experience in Hospital Transfusion (BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science or IBMS Specialist portfolio and MSc or Higher Specialist Diploma are required), you will be trained in all sections of the Transfusion Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Expected to work in all sections within the Blood Transfusion department which would include day to day running of the department, validation, document control, stock management, participation in the compilation of data required for various meetings and keeping maintenance records up to date.
• Speedy and accurate processing of samples.
• Interpretation, validation and timely reporting of results.
• Ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Carry out Audits.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies.
• Follow HCA policies and procedures.

What you'll bring:

• Accredited BSc.
• HCPC Registration.
• IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science.
• IBMS accredited MSc with Transfusion Science education course equivalent to 45 Level 7 CATS points.
• MSc in another Biomedical Science discipline in conjunction with an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Transfusion Science or a Transfusion Science education course equivalent to 45 Level 7 CATS points.
• Transfusion Specialist Portfolio or BBTS Specialist.
• Evidence of continual personal development (CPD).

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritize both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.