Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Blood transfusion | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Slough seeks a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join its Haematology and Blood Transfusion team. You will prepare and validate patient samples, perform routine and urgent tests, and ensure adherence to high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Biomedical Science degree, experience with advanced laboratory equipment, and excellent communication skills. This role offers developmental opportunities and requires flexibility for a 24/7 diagnostic service.

Benefits

Access to advanced training

Flexible working patterns

Strong focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Ability to conduct routine and urgent tests efficiently.
• Strong focus on teamwork and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse, and validate patient samples.
• Uphold high standards of laboratory practice.
• Participate in quality assurance programmes.

Skills

Advanced automated equipment handling

Quality control procedures

Effective communication with clinical teams

Troubleshooting equipment discrepancies

Education

Relevant Biomedical Science degree

Tools

Alinity H analyser

ACL TOP systems

IBG Iris Blood Group Analyser

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. Become part of one of the largest NHS-led Pathology Services in the South of England, renowned for its innovative practices and commitment to excellence.

Our laboratory is at the forefront of the national Modernising Pathology agenda, offering a dynamic and forward-thinking environment with a strong focus on teamwork and professional growth. We pride ourselves on fostering both personal and professional development, ensuring our staff thrive in their roles.

We support your career progression by providing access to advanced training, including courses up to and including master’s level. Additionally, we offer opportunities for further development through internal and external courses in management, Health & Safety, and Quality Management. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered diagnostic services, where your expertise will make a real difference.

If you are passionate about advancing your career in biomedical science and want to contribute to cutting-edge pathology services, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will work within a dynamic, professional team, rotating through key areas of the Haematology Laboratory including General Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion. Your responsibilities include preparing, analysing, and validating patient samples using advanced automated equipment such as the Alinity H analyser, ACL TOP systems, and IBG Iris Blood Group Analyser. You will uphold high standards of laboratory practice, ensuring strict adherence to quality control procedures to deliver accurate and timely diagnostic results that support patient care.

Your role involves performing both routine and urgent tests, troubleshooting equipment or result discrepancies, and communicating effectively with clinical teams as necessary. Active participation in internal and external quality assurance programmes is a vital part of the position. You will also contribute to the implementation of new technologies and workflows as the laboratory undergoes upgrades and analyser replacements.

This post requires flexibility to work a full rota including nights (some consecutive), weekends, and bank holidays to maintain a 24/7 diagnostic service. Commitment to working efficiently in a fast-paced, evolving environment is essential to meet the demands of this critical healthcare service.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Jul 2025.