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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Biomedical Scientist (Haematology & Blood Transfusion)

The closing date is 01 September 2025

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Job summary

The Haematology Laboratory at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a well-organised and highly motivated Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Haematology & Blood Transfusion team. Our services are based over two acute hospital sites at Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital - you will be based at Eastbourne District General Hospital, although some cross-site working is required.

The Trust is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff at all levels. Currently shift working attracts short term recruitment and retention premia of £5K pro rata - under review.

The Department is fully automated in its analytical platform for Blood Transfusion (Ortho Vision), Coagulation (Sysmex CN6000), Special Haematology (BioRad Variant II) and Haematology (Sysmex XN1000/2000), and uses the iLab/Apex Laboratory Information system. LIMS is due to be replaced in 2026 with Winpath Enterprise.

Full 24/ hour, 7 days a week acute services are operated at both acute hospital sites. Candidates will be required to participate in the full shift rota, covering weekdays, nights and weekends after suitable training and assessment.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

QualifiedBiomedical Scientists, who have HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with experience in Haematology/Transfusion Science within an NHS setting, or within a laboratory with IBMS training approval, are encouraged to apply.

We have a proud record of successful training and development in our laboratories at both registration and specialist level and access to a training officer will be available to you.

You will be required to rotate through Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion sections of the department. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills. We are moving towards a Blood Sciences structure to take advantage of common skills across Haematology and Biochemistry whilst continuing to recognise specialist discipline requirements. Opportunities for cross-discipline training will be available as we progress this project.

Our laboratories are accredited to UKAS 15189 standards and we promote a quality approach to working with all staff contributing towards maintenance of the Quality Management System.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata + £5,000 R&R payment (currently under review)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LC14325

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN212UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
  • State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills achieved through evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses

Desirable

  • Familiar with Apex Computer System
  • Familiar with automated analysers in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
  • Familiar with manual techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Experience

Essential

  • Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment.
  • Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits

Desirable

  • Experience of working flexibly and within a team.

Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed Haematology skills and techniques.
  • Good scientific numeracy skills.
  • Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Basic Haematological diagnostic techniques.
  • Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures as applied in pathology
  • Good knowledge of laboratory practice.
  • Must be prepared to check all work performed
  • Working on own initiative and managing own workload (work planning with flexibility).
  • Capable of working with minimum supervision
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
  • State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills achieved through evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses

Desirable

  • Familiar with Apex Computer System
  • Familiar with automated analysers in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
  • Familiar with manual techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Experience

Essential

  • Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment.
  • Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits

Desirable

  • Experience of working flexibly and within a team.

Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed Haematology skills and techniques.
  • Good scientific numeracy skills.
  • Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Basic Haematological diagnostic techniques.
  • Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures as applied in pathology
  • Good knowledge of laboratory practice.
  • Must be prepared to check all work performed
  • Working on own initiative and managing own workload (work planning with flexibility).
  • Capable of working with minimum supervision

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN212UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN212UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Blood Sciences Lead (Head of Transfusion)

Ismay Humphreys

ismay.humphreys@nhs.net

03001315325

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata + £5,000 R&R payment (currently under review)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-LC14325

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN212UD


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