Biomedical Scientist - JPUH Blood Science Spoke Laboratory

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking a motivated Biomedical Scientist. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team in a cutting-edge laboratory. Responsibilities include supporting high-quality healthcare service and demonstrating core values. The role requires an IBMS accredited degree and offers various benefits such as flexible working hours, discounted gym memberships, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

On-site Nursery

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of laboratory-based computers, audits, SOPs, ISO standards, and quality.
• Ability to work within a team and maintain good communication.
• Motivated to develop knowledge and skill in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a high quality, safe healthcare service.
• Act as a role model demonstrating NNUH’s values.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

IBMS accredited degree

Tools

Abbott Alinity analysers

Werfen TOPS coagulation analysers

Immucor NEO Blood Grouping analysers

Job description

About the Role

Are you interested in starting an exciting new career? We have an excellent opportunity for state registered Biomedical Scientists. Alternatively, EPA have a proven track record of “growing our own” Biomedical Scientist’s and this position is suitable for candidates that have an IBMS accredited degree and are seeking a laboratory based position to complete their registration portfolio for HCPC registration.

Working as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance, based at the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) Great Yarmouth, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a cutting edge Laboratory encompassing Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and Andrology.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Multidisciplinary Blood Science Spoke Laboratory at the JPUH. The successful candidate will ideally be multidisciplinary trained in Hematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry. If you have an interest in training as a multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientist, we would welcome your application.

Responsibilities & Expectations

Knowledge of laboratory based computers, audits, SOPs, ISO standards and quality is a requirement. Essential qualities we require are an ability to work within a team, good communication skills, good technical proficiency and an ability to work unsupervised. You must be able to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines, be flexible and adaptable and show that you are motivated and willing to develop your knowledge and skill.

You will be joining a friendly vibrant team in a recently refurbished laboratory. The Laboratory operates Abbott Alinity Haematology and Chemistry analysers, Werfen TOPS coagulation and Immucor NEO Blood Grouping analysers, with Grifols analysers currently under evaluation to replace the Neo’s in Transfusion.

You will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

You will also be trained to a high standard in a multidisciplinary setting and would have the opportunity should it arise to work at other sites within EPA.

Interview Details

Interview date: 12th December 2025

Join Us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Annie Chileshe Job title: CBMS Blood Science Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01493 452101