Biomedical Scientist - Hematology & Coagulation

Acorn-By-Synergie; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) to join the Haematology and Coagulation laboratory in Weston-super-Mare. This locum, full-time role requires HCPC registration and robust expertise in Haematology, Coagulation and blood film morphology.

You will perform routine and specialist testing, validate results, operate analysers, maintain quality checks, and contribute to IQC/EQA programmes while ensuring timely patient results and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• Band 6 level experience in Haematology.
• Strong experience in Haematology and Coagulation.
• Morphology trained with blood film interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operational running of Haematology & Coagulation.
• Perform routine and specialist Haematology and Coagulation testing, including result validation.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and quality-check analysers.
• Process diagnostic samples within agreed turnaround times and prioritise urgent work.
• Authorise and release patient results per SOPs and guidelines.
• Participate in IQC and EQA programmes.
• Support ISO 15189, UKAS, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain sample traceability and records using WinPath LIMS.
• Collaborate with clinicians and teams to support service delivery.
• Support service improvement and training within the lab.

Skills

Haematology

Coagulation

IQC/EQA

LIMS

Education

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Tools

Beckman Coulter DxH 900

WinPath LIMS

Cellavision

Remisol Middleware

Immucor Werfen Echo Lumena

Aerospray

Job description

Biomedical Scientist - Hematology & Coagulation (a1WNz000004wBDhMAM) Weston-Super-Mare, England

Salary: GBP24.68 - GBP24.68 per hour

Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) - Haematology & Coagulation

Weston-super-Mare | Band 6 | Locum | Full-Time | Haematology & Coagulation

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced and HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) to join a busy Haematology and Coagulation laboratory in Weston-super-Mare.

This locum opportunity is ideal for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist, Haematology Biomedical Scientist, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist with strong experience in Haematology, Coagulation and blood film morphology.

You will support the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic laboratory service, ensuring accurate and timely results that contribute directly to patient care.

What We Offer

Band 6 locum opportunity.

Opportunity to work within a busy Haematology and Coagulation laboratory.

Experience working with a range of automated laboratory analysers and systems.

Opportunity to develop experience within a regulated clinical laboratory environment.

Key Duties

Support the day-to-day operational running of the Haematology and Coagulation department.

Perform routine and specialist Haematology and Coagulation testing, including result validation and authorisation.

Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform quality checks on laboratory analysers.

Process diagnostic samples within agreed turnaround times, ensuring urgent work is prioritised appropriately.

Authorise and release patient results in accordance with SOPs, quality standards, and professional guidelines.

Participate in Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) programmes.

Support laboratory compliance with ISO 15189, UKAS, and other regulatory requirements.

Maintain accurate sample traceability and laboratory records using WinPath LIMS.

Collaborate effectively with laboratory colleagues, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams to support service delivery and patient care.

Support service improvement and training activities within the laboratory.

Requirements

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.

Experience working at Band 6 level within a Haematology laboratory.

Strong experience in Haematology and Coagulation.

Morphology trained with experience in blood film interpretation.

Hands-on experience with Beckman Coulter DxH 900 analysers.

Experience using Remisol Middleware.

Experience using WinPath LIMS.

Experience with Cellavision.

Experience with Aerospray.

Experience conducting malaria parasitology investigations.

Experience with HbA1c processing using Sebia Capillarys 3 Tera.

Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems, IQC, EQA, and accreditation requirements.

Ability to work accurately and efficiently within a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.

Experience using Immucor Werfen Echo Lumena analysers.

Previous experience working within an ISO 15189-accredited laboratory.

Experience supporting laboratory service improvement and training activities.