Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Transfusion Rotational

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee health and wellbeing services

Cycle to work scheme

Career progression and training

Family and carer-friendly policies

LGBTQ+ and Race Equality networks

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust seeks a committed Biomedical Scientist for Haematology & Transfusion across Dewsbury, Pinderfields and Pontefract laboratories. You will rotate through days, lates, nights and weekends, providing high-quality testing and patient care across sites.

You will join a supportive team, with opportunities for professional development and advancement as the service modernises with new instrumentation and systems.

Qualifications

• IBMS-accredited degree and HCPC registration are required or in progress.
• NHS Haematology & Blood Transfusion experience, including out-of-hours shifts.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of routine and specialist tests to HCPC standards.
• Assess samples, interpret and authorise results, and act on anomalies.
• Maintain quality and safety through strict QC checks, troubleshooting and equipment care.
• Work independently during core and out-of-hours shifts to ensure timely patient care.
• Train and support colleagues, students and ward staff carrying out testing.
• Contribute to service improvement by assisting with new methods, equipment evaluation and stock control.

Skills

Flexible team-player

Education

IBMS-accredited degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust seeks a committed Biomedical Scientist for Haematology & Transfusion across Dewsbury, Pinderfields and Pontefract laboratories. You will rotate through days, lates, nights and weekends, providing high-quality testing and patient care across sites.

You will join a supportive team, with opportunities for professional development and advancement as the service modernises with new instrumentation and systems.