Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Transfusion

The Methodist Church in Britain; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Flexible working hours

Support in career development

Free 24-hour confidential counselling

Wagestream access to pay as you earn

Free Park & Ride service to the Colney

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital invites applications for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department of the Blood Sciences Laboratory, part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance.

The role centers on automated and specialist blood testing, including full blood counts, coagulation work, haemoglobinopathy screening and crossmatching for transfusion. Reporting results and maintaining analysers are key duties, with opportunities to train staff and students.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Ability to work effectively within a complex multidisciplinary team.
• Good problem-solving and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform haematology and coagulation analyses, including FBC, specialist coagulation tests and haemoglobinopathy screening.
• Carry out blood grouping and crossmatching for transfusion.
• Input, validate, report and amend patient data and results.
• Prepare samples and maintain complex analytical equipment, assessing fitness for clinical use.
• Manage daily workload to meet turnaround times.
• Explain complex test information to managers, clinicians and patients.
• Answer enquiries about results from pathology users and patients.
• Assist in education and training of staff and students.
• Maintain competence through CPD, courses and training.
• Work as part of a busy team and uphold PRIDE values.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Laboratory software knowledge

Data interpretation

Education

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

HCPC registration

Job description

This band 5 post sits in the haematology and blood transfusion department of the Blood Sciences laboratory at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance. The work centres on automated and specialist blood testing, including full blood counts, coagulation work, haemoglobinopathy screening and blood grouping with crossmatching for transfusion. The role also involves reporting patient results, maintaining analysers and helping to train medical staff, scientists and students. Fit depends on HCPC registration, and visa sponsorship is available only if the going rate applies.

What the job involves

• Perform haematology and coagulation analyses, including FBC, specialist coagulation tests and haemoglobinopathy screening
• Carry out blood grouping and crossmatching for transfusion
• Input, validate, report and amend patient data and results
• Prepare samples and maintain complex analytical equipment, assessing fitness for clinical use
• Manage own daily workload to meet turnaround times set by Trust and service policies
• Explain complex test information to managers, consultants, nurses, patients and carers
• Answer telephone enquiries from pathology users and patients about results
• Seek advice where results do not match the clinical picture, and reassure users once confirmed
• Assist in the education and training of medical staff, clinical scientists, biomedical scientists, trainee BMS staff, MLAs and students
• Maintain competence through mandatory CPD, courses, lectures and other training
• Work as part of a busy team
• Act as a role model for NNUH's PRIDE values

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Skills & knowledge

• Working knowledge of the assays performed in the service
• Developing problem-solving skills for complex clinical scientific problems
• Working knowledge of current laboratory software
• Ability to work effectively within a complex multidisciplinary team

Other

• Role model for NNUH's PRIDE values
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

What’s offered

• Excellent pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working hours
• Support in career development
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling
• Wagestream access to pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service to the Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships