Band 6 Biomedical Scientist – Haematology & Transfusion

HealthJobs Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role stability

Locum opportunities across healthcare

Professional development opportunities

Shift work options

Enthusiastic team

Job summary

HealthJobs Ltd in King's Lynn, Norfolk, is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Haematology & Blood Transfusion. The role is based in King's Lynn with a salary of up to £26.00 per hour and start ASAP.

You will work across various shifts including 08:00-16:00, 12:00-20:00 and 20:00-08:00, in a full-time arrangement. This position offers a supportive team, ongoing professional development, and the chance to contribute to high-quality laboratory services.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Specialist Diploma from the IBMS or its equivalent.
• Proficient in Haematology and Blood Transfusion practices.
• Experience working autonomously, including out of hours as needed.
• Skilled in using laboratory information systems and interpreting QA results.
• Membership with IBMS.
• 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 ambitious turnaround times.
• Validate, interpret, and report laboratory results to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain and calibrate complex laboratory analysers, ensuring optimal performance.
• Implement quality control and calibration procedures to uphold high standards.
• Quickly fault-find and resolve analyser issues to maintain seamless operations.
• Manage laboratory information systems and maintain accurate patient databases.
• Input and amend patient results meticulously to ensure data integrity.
• Contribute to service development and spearhead quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Haematology

Blood Transfusion

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

IBMS Specialist Diploma

Tools

Laboratory information systems

IBMS membership

Job description

HealthJobs Ltd in King's Lynn, Norfolk, is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Haematology & Blood Transfusion. The role is based in King's Lynn with a salary of up to £26.00 per hour and start ASAP.

You will work across various shifts including 08:00-16:00, 12:00-20:00 and 20:00-08:00, in a full-time arrangement. This position offers a supportive team, ongoing professional development, and the chance to contribute to high-quality laboratory services.