Band 5 Biomedical Science in Blood and Transfusion Haematology Locum West Midlands

Pulsejobs.com; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion for a busy hospital in the West Midlands. The ideal candidate must be HCPC registered and have experience in blood typing, cross-matching, and laboratory operations. The role includes maintaining and troubleshooting equipment while supporting critical laboratory services.

Benefits

Personalized support from specialist recruiters

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• HCPC registered required.
• Experience in UK NHS or private laboratory essential.
• Experience issuing blood for transfusions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and troubleshooting analyzers.
• Blood typing and cross-matching.
• Issuing blood for transfusions.

Skills

Blood typing

Cross-matching

Troubleshooting analyzers

Experience with Roche Cobas

Experience with Sysmex XN and CN

Education

Qualification in Biomedical Science

Tools

Roche Cobas

Sysmex XN

Sysmex CN

Ortho Vision

Job description

Band 5 Biomedical Science in Blood and Transfusion Haematology Locum – West Midlands
Position: Biomedical Scientist
Banding: 5
Location: West Midlands
Hours: Out of hours (night and weekend)
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: £17.00 – £20.00

The Biomedical Science team at Pulse is recruiting a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion to work in a busy hospital in the West Midlands. We are looking for a biomedical scientist who can make a real difference in supporting the laboratory’s service. We seek a biomedical scientist with multidisciplinary experience, including Roche Cobas for Haematology (Sysmex XN and CN).

What will you be doing in this Biomedical Scientist role?
As a Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion, you will be expected to have excellent experience in blood typing and cross-matching using analyzers. Experience issuing blood for transfusions would be preferable. Any experience with complex transfusion reactions would also be a plus. The client is usually happy to consider someone who is strong in either transfusion or haematology. You will be experienced in maintaining and troubleshooting the analyzers alongside your usual duties in loading and operation.

Requirements for this Biomedical Scientist position:

• HCPC registered
• UK NHS or private sector laboratory experience
• Qualification in Biomedical Science
• Experience in Biochemistry (Roche Cobas) and/or haematology (Sysmex XN and CN) / Transfusion (Ortho Vision) is essential.

Why Work with Pulse?
We offer many job options, including exclusive roles, backed by our expertise in healthcare recruitment. Pulse provides personalized support through specialist recruiters who assist with job searches and efficient onboarding, ensuring a smooth transition into new roles. Additionally, we focus on career development, offering opportunities for professionals to grow and achieve their potential. For those looking to advance their careers in healthcare, Pulse is committed to providing the necessary support to secure the ideal position within the industry.