Band 6 Biomedical Scientist – Blood Transfusion

Pulsejobs.com; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in blood transfusion to join a busy NHS hospital in West Yorkshire. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in blood typing, cross matching, and analyser maintenance to support critical laboratory services. Additional benefits include relocation assistance and guidance on professional body registration, making it an excellent opportunity for growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Practical assistance with relocation

Dedicated consultants for your field

Guidance on CV and interview techniques

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in blood typing and cross matching.
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting analysers.
• UK NHS or private sector laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct blood typing and cross matching in a busy NHS Hospital.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analysers while performing loading and operation tasks.
• Support laboratory service and ensure safe blood issuance.

Skills

Blood typing

Cross matching

Maintaining analysers

Troubleshooting

Education

HCPC registered

Job description

The Biomedical Science team at Pulse are currently recruiting a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in blood transfusion to work in a busy NHS Hospital in West Yorkshire. We are looking for a biomedical scientist who can make a real difference in supporting the laboratory’s service.

What will you be doing in this Biomedical Scientist role?
As a Biomedical Scientist in blood transfusion, you will be expected to have an excellent experience in blood typing and cross matching using analysers. Experience issuing blood for transfusions would be preferential and any experience with complex transfusion reactions would also be a plus. You will be experienced in maintaining and troubleshooting the analysers alongside your usual duty in loading and operation.

Position: Biomedical Scientist
Banding: 6
Location:West Yorkshire
Hours: Full-time
Duration: Ongoing
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
• Experience in cross matching, blood typing and issuing
• UK NHS or private sector laboratory experience

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?
If the role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please apply now.
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About Pulse
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