Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Transfusion

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Free Park & Ride

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. The post involves FBC, coagulation analysis, haemoglobinopathy screening, blood grouping and crossmatching, with duties including data input, reporting and patient data amendment.

We welcome graduates with an IBMS accredited biomedical sciences degree or those in a trainee BMS role due to

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Band 5 level responsibilities in Haematology and Transfusion.
• IBMS accredited biomedical sciences degree or current trainee BMS, due to graduate this year.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses including FBC and coagulation analysis and specialist coagulation investigations.
• Be responsible for inputting, reporting and amending patient data and results.
• Assist in education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists and Trainee Biomedical Scientists.
• Demonstrate ongoing competence via CPD and mandatory training.
• Work in a busy, dynamic team and uphold PRIDE values.

Skills

Data entry

Reporting results

Haematology techniques

Education

IBMS accredited degree

Job description

Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Transfusion

Company:

Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The service provides analysis of a range of compounds present in serum and analysis of cells of the blood using automated processes to support the Acute Trust and Primary Care Trusts requirements. In addition the transfusion service analyses blood groups and cross matches blood to be issued for transfusions

We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.

Our pathology department is part of the collaborative East Coast Pathology Network (see attached document)

As post holder, following training you will:

As a band 5 Biomedical scientist you will be required to perform a range of analyses including FBC and coagulation analysis, specialist coagulation investigations, haemoglobinopathy screening, blood grouping and crossmatch. Be responsible for inputting, reporting and amending patient data and results.

Assist in the education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLA’s and visiting students as required within their specialised area

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

Work in a busy and dynamic team.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

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:

• Flexible working hours
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• 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
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
• Sample preparation and analyser maintenance
• Validation and reporting of results.
• Communicates complex 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 complex concerning methodologies and service requirements, seeking advice as required.
• Assists in explaining results and reassures the users that the information is correct after seeking advice when results do not agree with clinical presentation.
• Manages own work on a daily basis in specialised services to maintain turnaround times in line with Trust and Service polices.
• Maintains as part of a team, complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and assess fitness for clinical use referring to senior staff as appropriate.

We will also welcome applications from graduates who have completed an IBMS accredited biomedical sciences degree and currently in a trainee BMS role or are due to graduate this year (Please refer to attached job descriptions ).

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.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2113 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role unless you meet the lower going rate.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

This advert closes on Thursday 5 Nov 2026

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust