Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Transfusion
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work full-time in Haematology and Transfusion at the NNUH hub laboratory. The role involves working as an independent practitioner, participating in a 24/7 laboratory service, and requires experience in Transfusion. The successful candidate will contribute to a large range of Blood Sciences services.
Essential criteria
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
- Specialised Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent
- In depth knowledge of the assays performed within their service
- Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include very complex instrumentation
- Has experience of working in a Transfusion laboratory
Desirable criteria
- Has morphology experience
- Attitude, aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
- Specialised Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent
- In depth knowledge of the assays performed within their service
- Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include very complex instrumentation
- Has experience of working in a Transfusion laboratory
- Has morphology experience
- Attitude, aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 12d
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Job summary
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical scientists to work full time at the NNUH hub laboratory in Haematology and Transfusion. The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology.
The successful candidate will work as part of the BMS teams at the hub laboratory. They will have experience of working as an independent practitioner in both Haematology and Transfusion and will be required to participate in the delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service. Transfusion experience is essential and Morphology experience is desirable.
Main duties of the job
Oversee and 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 ensuring the team is able to process both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service policies.
Fault find equipment and analysers, and take appropriate action to ensure equipment is operational and fit for purpose.
Participate in out of hours rosters at NN
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