Biomedical Scientist: Haematology & Transfusion (6m)

IMS RECRUITMENT; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Accommodation

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Job summary

IMS Recruitment is recruiting a Biomedical Scientist / Laboratory Medicine Scientist for the pathology department of a hospital in Gibraltar. The position is a 6-month fixed-term contract starting ASAP to perform analytical testing in Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Coagulation.

Applicants must be HCPC-registered with a BSc or Higher Degree in Biomedical Science and at least 3 years’ experience in the relevant specialty.

Qualifications

• Registered with UK HCPC
• At least 3 years’ experience in relevant specialism
• Previous experience in haematology and blood film morphology

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing in Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Coagulation.
• Validate and authorize patient results in accordance with laboratory policies.
• Perform blood grouping, antibody screening, crossmatching, and issue of blood components.
• Investigate abnormal results and liaise with clinicians where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and accreditation standards.
• Perform analyser calibration, troubleshooting, and advanced quality control procedures.
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance programmes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Authorise complex transfusion decisions, including investigation of transfusion reactions and resolution of serological discrepancies.
• Validate and authorise donor serology results, ensuring safe release of blood components in accordance with transfusion guidelines.
• Daily monitoring of blood component inventory and monitor stock levels
• Ensure full compliance with quality management systems, haemovigilance requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Develop, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with best practice and regulatory guidance.

Skills

Haematology

Blood Transfusion

Coagulation

Education

BSc or Higher Degree in Biomedical Science

Tools

Sysmex XN1000/XN2000

Job description

IMS Recruitment is recruiting a Biomedical Scientist / Laboratory Medicine Scientist for the pathology department of a hospital in Gibraltar. The position is a 6-month fixed-term contract starting ASAP to perform analytical testing in Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Coagulation.

Applicants must be HCPC-registered with a BSc or Higher Degree in Biomedical Science and at least 3 years’ experience in the relevant specialty.