Haematology & Transfusion Biomedical Scientist (HCPC Registered)

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for Haematology and Transfusion at Furness General Hospital. The role involves Haematology and Blood Transfusion analyses across sites and requires HCPC registration with specialist transfusion qualifications.

The post includes a 34.5 hour week with a shift pattern covering day/evening/night shifts, weekends and bank holidays after probation, with AFC enhancements payable.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist and relevant degree.
• Active IBMS membership or equivalent professional body.
• UK transfusion and blood science qualifications (NBTS/BBTS certificates).
• Experience with automated analysers and transfusion equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Haematology and Blood Transfusion analyses to HCPC standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and automation systems.
• Conduct a range of tests with understanding of disease processes.
• Ensure sample integrity and safe handling of reagents.
• Utilise the laboratory information system per service requirements.

Skills

Problem solving ability

Attention to detail

Education

Degree suitable for HCPC registration

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

IBMS membership

NBTS Introduction to Blood Transfusion

NBTS Transfusion Specialist certificate

BBTS Transfusion Specialist certificate

Completion of external analyser courses

Tools

Beckman Coulter DXH 900

ACL TOP 350

QuidelOrtho Vision analysers

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for Haematology and Transfusion at Furness General Hospital. The role involves Haematology and Blood Transfusion analyses across sites and requires HCPC registration with specialist transfusion qualifications.

The post includes a 34.5 hour week with a shift pattern covering day/evening/night shifts, weekends and bank holidays after probation, with AFC enhancements payable.