Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Luton, LU4 0DZ |
| Company: | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7243603/418-AHP7812-CW |
Summary
Opportunity for experienced HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientists to join the Haematology and Blood Transfusion section of our busy, friendly, Blood Sciences department.
Participation in the 24/7 shift pattern is expected, across both sites where required.
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department you will be required to:
Maintain a high standard of work, motivate colleagues and set an example for others to follow
Participate in all aspects of the department, particularly where special expertise is required, with the ability to perform all tests and assays in a methodical and scientific fashion, to a high level of accuracy and precision
Assist the departmental laboratory seniors in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service, in conjunction with the Clinical lead of the department
Assist with the Sickle Cell exchange set up and pathway.
Deputise in the absence of the departmental laboratory senior when required to do so
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
To perform as a HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.
To assist the departmental laboratory senior in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service, in conjunction the clinical lead of the department.
To implement the quality policy for the department including the agreed quality objectives.
To contribute to the implementation of UKAS standards for the department using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfil the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance.
To deputise in the absence of the departmental laboratory senior when required to do so.
The successful candidate will be required to work at both Bedfordshire Hospital Laboratory sites based on service needs.
N.B. This job may involve the manual handling of heavy loads, for which training will be given. If there is any reason why you should not do this, it is your responsibility to inform your manager immediately.
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Jun 2025