Band 6 Biomedical Scientist – Haematology & Transfusion

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Locum opportunities

Professional development

Shift work options

Team-oriented

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Haematology & Blood Transfusion in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. You will perform routine and urgent Haematology and Blood Transfusion testing, ensuring timely results while upholding quality standards in a busy laboratory.

The role offers full-time hours, shift patterns, and a competitive hourly rate up to £26.00, with opportunities for professional development and cross-site exposure within the Blood Sciences services.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS Specialist Diploma or its equivalent.
• Proficient in Haematology and Blood Transfusion practices.
• Autonomous experience including out of hours as needed.
• IBMS membership.
• Experience in Clinical Biochemistry and training junior staff.
• Familiarity with CPA/UKAS accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory testing with precision and care.
• Process urgent and routine samples, meeting turnaround times.
• Validate, interpret, and report laboratory results to assist in patient diagnosis.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory analysers to ensure optimal performance.
• Implement quality control and calibration procedures to uphold standards.
• Fault-find and resolve analyser issues to maintain operations.
• Manage laboratory information systems and maintain patient databases.
• Input and amend patient results to ensure data integrity.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Haematology & Blood Transfusion

Autonomous work

Laboratory information systems

Quality assurance

Out of hours experience

Education

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Haematology & Blood Transfusion in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. You will perform routine and urgent Haematology and Blood Transfusion testing, ensuring timely results while upholding quality standards in a busy laboratory.

The role offers full-time hours, shift patterns, and a competitive hourly rate up to £26.00, with opportunities for professional development and cross-site exposure within the Blood Sciences services.