Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology and Blood Transfusion department within one of the largest NHS-led Pathology Services in the South of England.
This role offers a unique chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation renowned for its innovation, collaboration, and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary laboratory team, you will play an essential role in providing accurate and timely diagnostic results that directly contribute to patient treatment and outcomes.
Our department combines advanced technology, modern laboratory practices, and a strong culture of continuous improvement to ensure excellence across all services.
Main duties of the job
- As a Biomedical Scientist, you will work within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion team to deliver a high-quality, patient-focus diagnostic service.
- You will rotate through Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion, analysing and validating patient samples using advanced analysers such as the Abbott Alinity H, Werfen ACL TOP, and IBG Iris systems.
- Duties include performing IQC/EQA, maintaining equipment, adhering to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations, and ensuring accurate documentation.
- You will support the QMS through audits, non-conformance reporting, and corrective actions, participate in staff training a service of care.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain and develop personal competency across all areas of Blood Sciences, progressing towards Specialist Practitioner level through portfolio or equivalent experience.
- Use scientific knowledge, interpretive skills, complex analysers, an IT system to deliver an accurate and efficient diagnostic service in Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion.
- Perform, interpret, and authorise specialised and routine tests in line with departmental protocols, ensuring high-quality diagnostic results to support patient care.
- Train and support other staff as required, ensuring effective work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to uphold UKAS and ISO 15189:2022 standards, contributing to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Manage resources efficiently to support departmental budgets and maintain service excellence. Liaise closely with managers and clinicians to ensure timely, reliable, and patient-focused service delivery.
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To maintain and develop personal competency across all areas of Blood Sciences, progressing towards Specialist Practitioner level through portfolio or equivalent experience.
- Use scientific knowledge, interpretive skills, complex analysers, an IT system to deliver an accurate and efficient diagnostic service in Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion.
- Perform, interpret, and authorise specialised and routine tests in line with departmental protocols, ensuring high-quality diagnostic results to support patient care.
- Train and support other staff as required, ensuring effective work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to uphold UKAS and ISO 15189:2022 standards, contributing to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Manage resources efficiently to support departmental budgets and maintain service excellence. Liaise closely with managers and clinicians to ensure timely, reliable, and patient-focused service delivery.
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical sciences
- HCPC registration in Biomedical sciences
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- MSc in Biomedical sciences
- Specialist portfolio in haematology/BT or blood sciences
- ECDL.
- IBMS associate.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a relevant medical laboratory.
- Experience in working in a lab.
- Complies with local Trust H&S procedures.
- Ability to work to departmental or section deadlines.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Evidence of maintenance of practical skills.
- Awareness of Pathology H&S procedures.
- Ability to organise own work to fit with departmental or section rotas.
- Understanding of robust quality management system, internal & external.
- Understanding of relationship between laboratory investigations and clinical practice especially knowing when to escalate and when to ask for help in making clinical decisions.
- Communication skills in all media including e-mail, phone.
- Willing to undergo relevant training to ensure sound relevant knowledge.
- Ability to use in-house IT systems.
- Competent in use of main Microsoft software applications.
- Ability to perform scientific calculations & data analysis.
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant accreditation or regulatory standards.
- Understanding of audit process.
- Ability to produce documents such as departmental reports if required.
- Ability to perform statistical analysis of data & interpretation.
- Specific career plan and educational aspirations.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across other sites for training, meetings and covering duties
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical sciences
- HCPC registration in Biomedical sciences
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- MSc in Biomedical sciences
- Specialist portfolio in haematology/BT or blood sciences
- ECDL.
- IBMS associate.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a relevant medical laboratory.
- Experience in working in a lab.
- Complies with local Trust H&S procedures.
- Ability to work to departmental or section deadlines.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Evidence of maintenance of practical skills.
- Awareness of Pathology H&S procedures.
- Ability to organise own work to fit with departmental or section rotas.
- Understanding of robust quality management system, internal & external.
- Understanding of relationship between laboratory investigations and clinical practice especially knowing when to escalate and when to ask for help in making clinical decisions.
- Communication skills in all media including e-mail, phone.
- Willing to undergo relevant training to ensure sound relevant knowledge.
- Ability to use in-house IT systems.
- Competent in use of main Microsoft software applications.
- Ability to perform scientific calculations & data analysis.
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant accreditation or regulatory standards.
- Understanding of audit process.
- Ability to produce documents such as departmental reports if required.
- Ability to perform statistical analysis of data & interpretation.
- Specific career plan and educational aspirations.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across other sites for training, meetings and covering duties
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
