Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology to join their dynamic Blood Sciences Department. The role involves processing and analyzing patient samples, operating complex laboratory equipment, and supporting the Quality Management System. Candidates must be HCPC-registered with experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion. This position offers career progression, flexible shifts, and access to a variety of NHS Trusts.

Benefits

Access to Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible shifts

Paid annual leave

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Proficient in using Sysmex and other lab software.
• Familiar with quality control testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab hardware and software.
• Authorise and release abnormal lab results.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and research activities.
• Support and train junior staff and trainees.
• Manage departmental stock control and ensure proper inventory.
• Participate in out-of-hours duty rosters.

Skills

HCPC registration

Haematology/Blood Transfusion experience

Complex lab procedures

QC testing

Stock management

Lab safety knowledge

Tools

Sysmex

EPU

Winpath Enterprise

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology

We havean exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematologyand Blood Transfusion to join our dynamic Blood Sciences Department. You willbe required to work across our central laboratory at Stoke Mandeville Hospitaland our satellite site at Wycombe Hospital, with deployment to either locationas needed to support service delivery. You will support patient investigationsby preparing, storing, and using reagents and consumables appropriately,performing manual laboratory procedures such as precision pipetting, reagentpreparation, and complex analytical testing.

Main duties of the job

As aSpecialist Biomedical Scientist, you will process and analyse patient samplesacross one of the laboratorys four sub-sections on a rotational basis. Youwill apply current scientific knowledge and advanced methodologies to ensureaccurate and reliable test results. You will safely and proficiently usecomplex laboratory analysers, performing routine maintenance and performancechecks as required. Working as a valued member of the team, you will operatewith minimal supervision, deputising for senior staff when needed, and takeresponsibility for designated areas within the department according to yourspecialist expertise. Additionally, you will actively support and participatein the laboratorys Quality Management System to maintain high standards ofpractice and compliance.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

• To calibrate, maintain, operate, and troubleshoot complex laboratoryhardware and software to ensure reliable performance.
• To authorise and release abnormal laboratory results, adding appropriatetechnical comments and escalating clinically significant results to seniorstaff or medical teams as required.
• To participate in audits, internal quality assurance programs, andresearch and development activities as directed by Senior or Head BiomedicalScientists.
• To support and train junior staff, trainees, and Associate Practitioners,including mentoring, assessing competence, and deputising for senior staff whenneeded.
• To manage departmental stock control, ensuring adequate levels ofchemicals, reagents, consumables, blood, and blood products, maintainingaccurate records, rotating stock appropriately, and using time-sensitive itemswithin their expiry dates to minimise waste.
• Toparticipate in out-of-hours duty rosters, making autonomous decisions whileworking unsupervised to process urgent samples and maintain service delivery24/7

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with Haematology/Blood Transfusion experience.
• Proficient with Sysmex, EPU, and Winpath Enterprise.
• Skilled in complex lab procedures and QC testing.
• Knowledge of stock management and lab safety.
• Committed to CPD and professional standards.

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.