Band 6/7 Biomedical Scientist

Pulse; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Pulse as a Band 6/7 Biomedical Scientist in Ashford, where you will leverage your expertise in haematology and blood transfusion to make a significant impact in the laboratory services. You will benefit from a supportive environment, with relocation assistance, dedicated consultants, and potential earnings from referral bonuses.

Benefits

Practical assistance with relocation

Dedicated payroll consultant

Guidance on CV and interview techniques

Choice of payment options (PAYE, umbrella, LTD)

Professional body registration assistance

Qualifications

• UK NHS or private sector Haematology laboratory experience.
• Experience using analysers for Full Blood Counts and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with blood transfusions and ensuring recipient safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct haematology and blood transfusion analysis.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analyzers for optimal performance.
• Ensure correct blood type delivery to recipients.

Skills

Microtomy

Coagulation

Blood film morphology

Blood grouping

Antibody testing

Education

HCPC registration

Tools

Sysmex

Beckman Coulter Dxh

BioRad IH-1000

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Pulse

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Maidstone, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Biomedical Science team at Pulse are currently recruiting a Band 6-7 Biomedical Scientist in Haematology/Transfusion to work in Ashford. We are looking for a biomedical scientist who can make a real difference in supporting the laboratory’s service.

Position: Biomedical Scientist
Banding: 6/7
Location: Ashford
Hours: Full-time (9:00 to 17:30)
Duration: 3 months/ Ongoing

What will you be doing in this Biomedical Scientist role?
As a Biomedical Scientist in haematology and blood transfusion you will be expected to have an excellent experience in using analysers for full blood counts (FBC) and for coagulation. You will be experienced in maintaining and troubleshooting the analysers alongside your usual duty in loading and operation. The role will also require you to ensure that the correct blood type is received by the recipient.

The benefits of this position are:

• Practical assistance with relocation, accommodation and DBS/CRB checks
• Dedicated and experienced consultants who fully understand your specialist field
• Dedicated payroll consultant to ensure prompt payment
• Guidance and advice on CV and interview techniques
• Practical assistance with professional body registration
• A choice of PAYE, umbrella or LTD company payments

Essential Requirements for this Biomedical Scientist position:

• HCPC registered
• Microtomy experience
• UK NHS or private sector Haematology laboratory experience
• Experience in coagulation, Blood film morphology, blood grouping and antibody testing.
• Previous experience using Sysmex, Beckman Coulter Dxh and/or BioRad IH-1000

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of theCode of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Why work with Pulse?

Knowledgeable, dedicated and vastly experienced Biomedical Science Team with longstanding professional relationships with multiple client
Access to exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts across the country
Vacancies outside of NHS Rate caps with our private sector agreements
Access to International roles outside of England and the United Kingdom
Collaboration on exclusive Laboratory projects with the wider Acacium Group as a whole

What are the next steps?

Should you wish to apply for this position please click on the “apply now” button to start the process.

We know you’ll love working with us, and so would your friends. So why not introduce us and earn some extra money in the process?
The way it works is simple: if you introduce candidates who are not previously known to Pulse and we are successful in placing them, we will pay you up to £1,500. More information regarding referrals can be found on our website.

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