Biomedical Scientist: Hematology & Blood Transfusion (6-Month)

IMS RECRUITMENT; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Accommodation

Return flights

Job summary

IMS Recruitment is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for a 6-month contract in Gibraltar to perform analytical testing in Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Coagulation. The role requires HCPC registration, a biomedical science degree, and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Salary range £31,897–£37,845 pro rata, plus free accommodation and return flights. The successful candidate will validate results, perform blood grouping and crossmatching, ensure QA compliance, and develop SOPs in line

Qualifications

• Applicants must be registered with the UK’s HCPC.
• BSc or Higher Degree in Biomedical Science.
• At least 3 years’ experience in relevant specialism.

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

Quality management

SOP development

Laboratory testing

Blood banking

Education

BSc/Biomedical Science degree

Tools

Sysmex XN1000/XN2000

Job description

IMS Recruitment is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for a 6-month contract in Gibraltar to perform analytical testing in Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Coagulation. The role requires HCPC registration, a biomedical science degree, and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Salary range £31,897–£37,845 pro rata, plus free accommodation and return flights. The successful candidate will validate results, perform blood grouping and crossmatching, ensure QA compliance, and develop SOPs in line