Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & BT

Synlab; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare diagnostics provider in Basildon is seeking a motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist. This role involves working across multiple sites, including night shifts, and requires expertise in Haematology and Transfusion. You will report blood films, train staff, and manage quality. Salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 annually, with additional benefits including a £10,000 joining bonus and a wellbeing allowance of £1,500.

Benefits

Wellbeing Allowance up to £1,500

Enhanced night shift payments

Qualifications

• Ability to independently report blood films and identify atypical blood group antibodies.
• Experience in providing specialist Haematology and Transfusion technical expertise.
• Ability to work across three sites including night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Independently report blood films and identify atypical blood group antibodies.
• Provide specialist technical expertise across multiple sites.
• Participate in training of less experienced staff and contribute to quality management.

Skills

High accuracy

Numeracy skills

Interpretive skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice

Knowledge of laboratory information management systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Location: Basildon, Essex (flexible to work at Southend and Basildon Hub sites)

Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum plus £10,000 joining bonus and £1,500 wellbeing allowance

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Transfusion to join our Blood Sciences team. Pathology First operates across three sites in a hub and spoke model, with rotating duties across haematology and transfusion sections and sites.

Our hub site provides a high throughput service for non-urgent community work and specialist testing (factor assays, haemoglobinopathy screening, flow cytometry). The hospital laboratories at Southend and Basildon deliver urgent testing for acute admissions and inpatients, a full hospital transfusion service, and support for the cardiothoracic centre at Basildon and a substantial oncology/haemato-oncology workload. The Southend site features a biomedical scientist–led anticoagulant clinic. Main IT platform: Clinisys WinPath Enterprise. Equipment includes Werfen ACL TOPs, Beckman Coulter DXHs, Ortho Vision, and Bio-Rad D100s.

The role involves rotating across haematology and transfusion across sites, with around-the-clock shifts (unsocial shifts attract additional payments). The environment is fast-paced with a 1-hour turnaround for acute users, 2 hours for inpatients, and 4 hours for community requests.

You will require specialised knowledge of laboratory techniques, analyser platforms, and associated equipment. As a specialist you will independently report blood films and identify atypical blood group antibodies. You will have a role in training less experienced staff and will be involved in quality management, including auditing and document review. You will need to be conversant with the main laboratory information management system and middleware applications. We will consider sponsoring suitable employees on a relevant MSc course.

About you and Qualifications are listed below.

We welcome applications from candidates who can work across three sites, including 24-hour hospital operations.

Uplift for band 2-6 roles includes a Wellbeing Allowance up to £1,500 per annum. For band 5 & 6 roles with night shift requirements, enhanced night shift payment applies.

Responsibilities

• Independently report blood films and identify atypical blood group antibodies.
• Provide specialist Haematology and Transfusion technical expertise across multiple sites.
• Participate in training of less experienced staff and contribute to quality management, audits, and document reviews.
• Use the main laboratory information management system and middleware applications effectively.
• Support 24-hour laboratory operations and meet defined turnaround times for different user groups.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice, or Haematology with BBTS certificate, or equivalent specialist qualifications
• Able to work across three sites, including 24-hour hospitals
• High accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge and experience of industry-standard laboratory information management systems
• Specialist knowledge of Haematology and Transfusion techniques and practices

Benefits

At SYNLAB, we emphasise well-being and offering a rewards package, including a Wellbeing Allowance up to £1,500 per annum for Band 2-6 roles. For Band 5 & 6 roles with night shifts, enhanced night shift payment is provided. Note: sponsorship is not offered; candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

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Candidates with relevant experience or job titles (Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Haematology, Haematology Specialist, Transfusion Specialist) may be considered for this role.