Biomedical Scientist (Haematology & Blood Transfusion)

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Auto-enrolment to Temporary Workforce

onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking £50/year

Job summary

The post holder will be an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist based at Eastbourne District General Hospital, with cross-site duties at Conquest Hospital. The role covers Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion in a fully automated, NHS laboratory environment.

They will rotate through sections, participate in 24/7 shift work after training, and liaise with Team Leaders to implement policies and quality procedures while contributing to staff development and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration or nearing registration.
• Experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion within an NHS setting or IBMS-approved lab.
• Willingness to rotate across Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion sections.
• Work across Eastbourne DGH and Conquest Hospital as required by service needs.
• Participate in 24/7 shift rota after training and assessment.
• Adhere to departmental policies and quality management procedures.

Skills

Haematology experience

Transfusion experience

NHS laboratory experience

Education

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

IBMS training approval

Tools

Ortho Vision

Sysmex CN6000

BioRad Variant II

Sysmex XN1000/2000

Winpath Enterprise

Job description

(Currently shift working attracts short term recruitment and retention premia of £5K pro rata under review)

The Haematology Laboratory at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a well-organised and highly motivated Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Haematology & Blood Transfusion team. Our services are based over two acute hospital sites at Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital - you will be based at Eastbourne District General Hospital, although some cross-site working is required.

In return, the Trust is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff at all levels.

The Department is fully automated in its analytical platform for Blood Transfusion (Ortho Vision), Coagulation (Sysmex CN6000), Special Haematology (BioRad Variant II) and Haematology (Sysmex XN1000/2000), and uses the iLab/Apex Laboratory Information system. LIMS is due to be replaced in 2027 with Winpath Enterprise.

Full 24/ hour, 7 days a week acute services are operated at both acute hospital sites. Candidates will be required to participate in the full shift rota, covering weekdays, nights and weekends after suitable training and assessment.

Previous applicants need not apply

Qualified Biomedical Scientists, who have (or are close to achieving) HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with experience in Haematology/Transfusion Science within an NHS setting, or within a laboratory with IBMS training approval, are encouraged to apply.

We have a proud record of successful training and development in our laboratories at both registration and specialist level and access to experienced training officers will be available to you.

You will be required to rotate through Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion sections of the department. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills. We are moving towards a Blood Sciences structure to take advantage of common skills across Haematology and Biochemistry whilst continuing to recognise specialist discipline requirements. Opportunities for cross‑discipline training will be available as we progress this project.

Our laboratories are accredited to UKAS 15189 standards and we promote a quality approach to working with all staff contributing towards maintenance of the Quality Management System.

• staff development
• enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
• auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service
• access to onsite nurseries
• staff restaurants
• accommodation
• free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite parking available from only £50 a year

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust,

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The post holder will practise as an HCPC Registered BMS in Haematology/ Blood Transfusion mainly at Eastbourne District General Hospital. They will be required to work at Conquest Hospital as service needs dictate.

They will work closely with the Biomedical Scientists Team Leaders to observe and implement the policies and procedures relevant to the role these include the Blood Transfusion Policy, the departmental Health & Safety Policy and Quality Policy.

The post holder must also comply with practices and procedures as dictated in the departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

Additionally, they will liaise with the Blood Sciences Lead and Deputy Leads, Senior Biomedical Scientists, the Training and Quality Leads and Clinical and Nursing staff to develop and integrate the services provided by the Team.

Participation in the 24/7 shift rota necessitates a flexible approach to working hours.