Biomedical Scientist - Haematology | Permanent Opportunity | Milton Keynes )

Benton Robertson; Greater London, Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a prestigious private healthcare provider's Haematology Department. This permanent role offers a chance to excel as a Biomedical Scientist, performing vital investigations and analyses. With a commitment to high-quality patient care, you'll support a team dedicated to improving outcomes. Enjoy competitive pay, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and generous leave. Join a respected laboratory environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient health and well-being.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical healthcare

33 days annual leave

Season ticket travel loan

Family-friendly benefits

Retail and service discounts

Career progression pathways

Funded education opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in Haematology.
• Strong technical skills in blood counts and coagulation studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of Haematology investigations and analyses.
• Operate and maintain automated haematology analysers.

Skills

Haematology investigations

Blood film morphology

Automated haematology analysers

Quality control

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Education

HCPC registration

Post-registration experience in Haematology

Job description

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist - Haematology

Location: Milton Keynes

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist to join a well-established Haematology Department within a prestigious private healthcare provider in Milton Keynes . This permanent role offers excellent career progression, a competitive salary, and a wide range of employee benefits in a highly respected laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Perform a full range of Haematology investigations, including blood counts, coagulation testing, blood film morphology, and specialist haematology procedures.

* Analyse and interpret laboratory results accurately, ensuring a high standard of patient care.

* Operate and maintain a variety of automated haematology analysers after competency-based training.

* Participate in internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assurance (EQA) schemes.

* Assist in stock control, method development, and validation of new testing equipment.

* Adhere to laboratory policies, procedures, and UKAS ISO 15189 standards.

* Support senior biomedical scientists with day-to-day laboratory operations and contribute to ongoing service improvements.

Requirements:

* HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (Haematology discipline).

* Demonstrable post-registration experience in a UKAS-accredited Haematology laboratory.

* Strong technical skills in full blood counts, coagulation studies, blood film examination, and specialist testing.

* Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and patient data entry.

* Team-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality laboratory standards and improving patient outcomes.

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

* Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

* Initially core hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM), transitioning to a 24/7 rota once competencies are signed off.

* Initial contract duration of 3 months, with strong potential for extension based on performance and service needs.

Benefits:

* Contributory pension scheme (up to 20% total contribution).

* Private medical healthcare.

* 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).

* Season ticket travel loan, plus a range of family-friendly benefits.

* Access to a variety of retail and service discounts.

* Clear career progression pathways and funded education opportunities.

This opportunity is in high demand!

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