Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Transfusion

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK NHS trust is seeking HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists for full-time rotational roles in Haematology and Transfusion. Candidates will work across multiple sites, overseeing test procedures and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Successful applicants will contribute to a diverse team while delivering 24/7 lab services. The position offers a comprehensive range of NHS benefits, including training opportunities, flexible working hours, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free Park & Ride service

On-site Nursery

Flexible staff bank

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in Haematology and Transfusion required.
• Capability to oversee test procedures and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and run daily test procedures and quality control.
• Process urgent and routine work to maintain turnaround times.
• Provide education and training to health care colleagues.

Skills

In depth knowledge of the assays

Clinical analyser performance evaluation

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge of current laboratory software

Demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Education

State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)

Specialised Diploma from the IBMS or equivalent

Job description

Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Transfusion

The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 HCPC registered Biomedical scientists to work in full time cross site rotational roles between the NNUH hub laboratory and the QEH spoke laboratory, in Haematology and Transfusion. The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The laboratory at JPUH provides 24/7 laboratory services in Haematology, Transfusion and biochemistry primarily for the Inpatient and outpatient demands for the Trust.

Successful candidates will work as part of the BMS teams at the hub laboratory and QEH laboratories where they will be rostered to cover shifts on both sites. They will have experience of working as independent practitioners in haematology and Transfusion and will be required to participate in the delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service between both sites. Rosters will be planned in advance, and full training and competency assessment will be given to enable candidates to work on both sites. Candidate will be expected to have their own transport and be able to travel between sites, for which reimbursement of mileage will be given.

Main duties of the job

Oversee and run daily test procedures on all methodologies to include calibration and quality control testing and to sign off as fit for clinical use

Be responsible for ensuring the team is able to process both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service policies.

Fault find equipment and analysers, and take appropriate action to ensure equipment is operational and fit for purpose.

Participate in out of hours rosters between NNUH and QEH sites in haematology and transfusion.

Be responsible for inputting and amending patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work and specimen reception.

Provide education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLA's and visiting students as required within laboratory haematology.

Demonstrate on-going competence to practice by attending courses, lectures, mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and other training activities.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

• Communicates complex clinical scientific service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers.
• Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements.
• Interprets results and reassures the users that the information is correct when results do not agree with clinical presentation and investigate and problem solves situations in their specialist field.
• Manages own work and day-to-day routine work in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service polices

Our pathology department is part of the collaborative East Coast Pathology Network (see attached document)Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
• Specialised Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent

Skills

• In depth knowledge of the assays performed within their service
• Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include very complex instrumentation
• Able to effectively work within a complex multi-disciplinary team
• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and the ability to use current laboratory software
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.