Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion (DVH)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a Biomedical Scientist position in Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Darent Valley Hospital. The role involves performing tests and assays, maintaining documentation, and validating laboratory investigations. Successful applicants will participate in a quality programme and a 24/7 shift working pattern. The department uses advanced equipment from Beckman Coulter, IL(Werfen), Biorad, and Ortho Vision.
Essential criteria
- BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Science.
- State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) specifically as a Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Haematology and/or Transfusion Science
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of theory and analytical techniques in Haematology/Blood transfusion.
- Knowledge of current trends in Haematology/Blood transfusion and the requirements of UKAS and MHRA.
- Up to date knowledge of test methodology and developments in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Methodical and able to organise own workload
- Ability to solve problems
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to produce results within set deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of more complicated Haematology/Blood transfusion.
- Basic understanding and experience in Haematology/Blood transfusion
- Previous experience in a pathology department
- Use of QPulse quality management system software
- Education and Training
- BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Science.
- State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) specifically as a Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Haematology and/or Transfusion Science
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of theory and analytical techniques in Haematology/Blood transfusion.
- Knowledge of current trends in Haematology/Blood transfusion and the requirements of UKAS and MHRA.
- Up to date knowledge of test methodology and developments in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Methodical and able to organise own workload
- Ability to solve problems
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to produce results within set deadlines
- Knowledge and understanding of more complicated Haematology/Blood transfusion.
- Basic understanding and experience in Haematology/Blood transfusion
- Previous experience in a pathology department
- Use of QPulse quality management system software
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £33,677 – £40,996 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 5d ago · Closes in 10d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Biomedical Scientist In Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
For the Band 5 post you must provide:
Evidence of State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) specifically as a Biomedical Scientist,
Willingness to participate in the out of hour's service
Evidence of CPD
We are looking for well-motivated, HCPC registered individuals, with experience of working in an NHS pathology laboratory (or equivalent) to join our Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department based at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford.
In partnership with Beckman Coulter UK (BCUK) our newly designed and refurbished pathology laboratory houses a range of equipment including: Beckman Coulter DxH 900 Analysers and Slidemaker/Stainer (SMS), IL(Werfen) TOP 700 and TOP 550 coagulation analysers, Biorad Variant II for Haemoglobinopathy screening and Ortho Vision blood grouping analysers.
This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.
Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been recieved.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be expected to participate in an ongoing quality pro
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