Clinical Blood Sciences Multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientist

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks motivated HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists for a role at the Croydon laboratory. This position offers multidisciplinary training in blood sciences, with responsibilities including high-quality laboratory services and participation in a 24/7 service. Candidates will have the opportunity to complete the IBMS specialist diploma.

Qualifications

• Motivated HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists.
• Interest in multidisciplinary experience within clinical blood sciences.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality laboratory services to users.
• Perform scientific and interpretive work as a Registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Participate in rotations across biochemistry, haematology, and blood transfusion departments.

Skills

Laboratory Services

Team Collaboration

Technical Services

Education

HCPC registration

IBMS specialist diploma

Job description

A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Position Overview

This post is based at the Croydon laboratory, where you will complete multidisciplinary training in the Haematology/Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry departments. You will rotate through these departments as required to support the service and may work at any SWLP site as needed.

Laboratory Environment

The Croydon University Hospital Laboratory operates a 24-hour shift system supporting busy A&E and acute services. The Biochemistry Laboratory is equipped with fully automated Beckman equipment (DxI 9000, AU5812, DXA), covering pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic automation. Haematology features ACL Top 570, Beckman Coulter DxH 900 with AutoMate 1200, and Immucor IRIS for automated blood transfusion services. The laboratory processes approximately 1.5 million requests annually with 58 technical staff.

Role Summary

We seek motivated HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists interested in gaining multidisciplinary experience within clinical blood sciences. The role offers the opportunity to complete the IBMS specialist diploma.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide high-quality, professional laboratory services to all users.
2. Perform core scientific and interpretive work aligned with your qualifications as a Registered Biomedical Scientist.
3. Participate in rotations across biochemistry, haematology, and blood transfusion departments.
4. Contribute to a professional clinical laboratory service as an effective team member.
5. Deliver technical services to patients, including research and audit samples.
6. Participate in a 24/7 laboratory service, including out-of-hours work.

Background

South West London Pathology is an award-winning partnership among four hospital trusts, providing integrated, high-quality pathology services to hospitals and GPs across South West London.

Application Details

Please refer to the attached detailed job description and specification. Ensure your application references these documents.

Previous applicants within the last 3 months need not reapply.

This advert closes on Sunday, 25 May 2025.

Additional Information

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. Applicants declaring a disability and meeting the minimum job criteria will be offered an interview. Note that during high-volume or seasonal recruitment, the number of interviews may be limited. For more details, visit Disability Confident.