Healthcare Scientist (Biomedical Scientist (BMS)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospital as a Biomedical Scientist, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality laboratory services. This dynamic position involves working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment. You'll be responsible for running daily test procedures, ensuring quality control, and training fellow professionals. With a commitment to excellence, you'll contribute to patient care and support a diverse team dedicated to innovation. If you're passionate about science and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access to pay as you earn

Free Park & Ride service

On-site Nursery

On-site cafes with staff discounts

Support in career development

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in Haematology & Transfusion Science.
• Ability to perform analyses in Haematology Automation and Coagulation.

Responsibilities

• Run daily test procedures and ensure quality control testing.
• Process urgent and routine work to maintain turnaround times.
• Educate and train staff and students in specialized areas.

Skills

Haematology

Transfusion Science

Clinical Analysis

Quality Control Testing

Problem Solving

Education

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Clinical Analyser

Job description

Job summary

Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until 17th November 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who has experience of working as independent practitioners with skills in Haematology & Transfusion Science and who are able to perform a range of analyses in Haematology Automation, Coagulation, Transfusion Science & Reception Services. There is an expectation that the post holder will participate in the delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service.

We welcome applications from graduates who have completed an IBMS accredited biomedical sciences degree & currently in a trainee BMS role or are due to graduate this year (refer to attached job descriptions ). Please note for these candidates, this post will be offered initially as a fixed term contract subject to completion of the HCPC registration portfolio & attainment of a satisfactory level of competency & participation on 24/7 shift roster. After which the post will convert to a substantive contract.

Please note the interview will require a competency based exercise. Candidates must be able to attend the interview in person.

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Interview date: 16th May 2025

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Main duties of the job

As post holder, following training you will:

• Run daily test procedures on all methodologies to include calibration and quality control testing and to sign off as fit for clinical use
• Be responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service policies.
• Fault find equipment and analyser function after formal in-house training.
• Explain results and reassure the users that the information is correct after seeking advice when results do not agree with clinical presentation.
• Be responsible for inputting and amending patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work.
• Work towards completion of IBMS specialist portfolio in haematology and transfusion.
• Assist in the education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLA's and visiting students as required within their specialised area
• Demonstrate on-going competence to practice by attending courses, lectures, mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and other training activities.

You will be working in a busy, friendly and dynamic team with supportive colleagues in a modern environment.

About 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

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

• 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Communicates complex clinical scientific service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers

• Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements

• Interprets results and reassures the users that the information is correct when results do not agree with clinical presentation and investigate and problem solves situations in their specialist field

• Manages own work and day-to-day routine work in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service polices

• Maintains very complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and sign off as fit for clinical use.

• Responsible for the efficient use of expensive tests and high value analysers

• Manage and maintain specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases on a daily basis

• Responsible for inputting and amending specialist patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work

• Use research and development protocols on daily basis to provide statistical presentations of internal quality control to assess equipment performance in line with Westgaard rules

• Evaluate and develop methods to improve the service and patient care diagnostic tests

Please see the attached job description for full details.

The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The service provides analysis of a range of compounds present in serum and analysis of cells of the blood using automated processes to support the Acute Trust and Primary Care Trusts requirements. In addition the transfusion service analyses blood groups and cross matches blood to be issued for transfusions

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Communicates complex clinical scientific service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers

• Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements

• Interprets results and reassures the users that the information is correct when results do not agree with clinical presentation and investigate and problem solves situations in their specialist field

• Manages own work and day-to-day routine work in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service polices

• Maintains very complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and sign off as fit for clinical use.

• Responsible for the efficient use of expensive tests and high value analysers

• Manage and maintain specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases on a daily basis

• Responsible for inputting and amending specialist patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work

• Use research and development protocols on daily basis to provide statistical presentations of internal quality control to assess equipment performance in line with Westgaard rules

• Evaluate and develop methods to improve the service and patient care diagnostic tests

Please see the attached job description for full details.

The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The service provides analysis of a range of compounds present in serum and analysis of cells of the blood using automated processes to support the Acute Trust and Primary Care Trusts requirements. In addition the transfusion service analyses blood groups and cross matches blood to be issued for transfusions

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Has a working knowledge of the assays performed within their service
• Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include very complex instrumentation
• Develop knowledge and skills of how to problem solve complex clinical Scientific problems

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• oDemonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Experience

Essential

• Significant post State Registration in a clinical service as a new entrant BMS1 working in Haematology and Transfusion laboratories

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Has a working knowledge of the assays performed within their service
• Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include very complex instrumentation
• Develop knowledge and skills of how to problem solve complex clinical Scientific problems

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• oDemonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Experience

Essential

• Significant post State Registration in a clinical service as a new entrant BMS1 working in Haematology and Transfusion laboratories

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

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