Biomedical Scientist - JPUH Blood Science Spoke Laboratory

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream access

Park & Ride on-site

Counselling support

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a state registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Multidisciplinary Blood Science Spoke Laboratory at the James Paget University Hospital, Great Yarmouth. The role offers opportunities to work across Haematology, Transfusion and Biochemistry within a modern, collaborative lab.

Applicants should have an IBMS-accredited degree or be working towards HCPC registration, with strong communication, teamwork and technical skills.

Qualifications

• State registered Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration portfolio or working towards registration.
• IBMS accredited degree preferred for portfolio pathway.
• Knowledge of SOPs, audits, ISO standards and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, safe laboratory service within a multidisciplinary Blood Science Spoke.
• Assist in education and training of staff and students as required.
• Maintain and update laboratory databases and QA/QC data with accurate reporting.

Skills

BMS registration

HCPC registration

Teamwork & communication

Independent working

Lab IT competencies

Education

IBMS accredited degree

Tools

Abbott Alinity analysers

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Biomedical Scientist - JPUH Blood Science Spoke Laboratory

Company:

Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

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.

Please note this post does not meet criteria for employer sponsorship, for right to work.

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 date: 12th December 2025

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

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• 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 cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
• Communicates complex service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers.
• Assists in managing and maintaining specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases.
• Use research & development protocols on daily basis to provide statistical presentations of internal quality control (QC) to assess equipment performance in line with QC rules (e.g. Westgard).
• Assist in the education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other BMS, Trainee BMS, MLA’s and visiting students as required within their specialised area.
• Provide safety supervision & training for junior members of staff and actively promote safe working practices in all areas of the laboratory service.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2113 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role unless you meet the lower going rate.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date.

This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026