Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Haematology/Blood Transfusion)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to the community. This role in Haematology and Blood Transfusion involves ensuring the laboratory's scientific service aligns with Trust objectives, providing analytical support, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and experience in NHS laboratories, with strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital healthcare services while working in a scenic location. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 2 years' NHS laboratory experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality analytical services for processing pathological specimens.
• Maintain departmental quality standards and assist in staff training.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Education

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Equivalent

Tools

Advanced Analyzers

Quality Control Programs

Job description

Role Summary

• Ensure the provision of the laboratory's scientific service in line with Trust objectives, grade, and responsibilities.
• Provide high-quality analytical, advisory, and interpretive services to clinicians for processing pathological specimens in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Maintain departmental quality standards through adherence to SOPs, quality control programs, and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Assist in the ongoing training of staff.
• Participate in out-of-hours shift and on-call services as an autonomous practitioner.
• Support, educate, and troubleshoot all departmental equipment.
• Contribute to quality standards through audits and quality management activities.
• Coordinate trial and development work within the laboratory.

About the Role

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More about the role

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides core healthcare services to over 615,000 people across North, Mid, and East Devon, along with specialist services nationwide and in Europe. The Trust operates transfusion laboratories at Barnstaple and Exeter, with the northern site nestled in scenic Devon. The laboratory collaborates with the University of Exeter Medical School, supporting research and clinical translation, especially in diabetes and gastroenterology autoimmunity.

We seek a motivated individual to join our team at Barnstaple in Haematology and Transfusion. The department uses advanced analyzers and systems, is UKAS accredited under ISO 15189, and approved for IBMS training. Candidates must be HCPC registered, with IBMS specialist portfolio or equivalent, and at least 2 years' NHS laboratory experience. Strong organizational, communication, and technical skills are essential, with readiness for 24/7 shift work after training.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30, with out-of-hours lone working during nights and weekends.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

For more information, contact Jennifer Davies at 01392 403363 or [e-mail], or Rachel Nice at 01392 402945 or [e-mail].

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and abilities. Priority and At Risk NHS staff across Devon will be given preference.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.