Job overview
Qualified Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientists
An exciting Job opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated, flexible and innovative individual working across the specialism of Hematology and Transfusion.
The service serves a population of over 400,000 patients and is based at both the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and the Calderdale Royal Hospital, where you will be expected to work across both sites.
The department is fully UKAS and MHRA accredited and has HCPC training status.
Main duties of the job
The Hematology department is well equipped Siemens Hema analysers and coagulation analysers are Werfen ACL TOPS.
The Blood Transfusion service is delivered via the Grifols Eflexis automated Blood grouping system and operates a state of the art Blood Track System – Haemonetics. Ensuring quality and safety for the collection, processing, storage and administration of human blood components. This system electronically records every stage of the transfusion process improving patient safety.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wishes to join and play an active role in our busy and friendly department. Participation in the 24/7 rota will be expected following a period of training. Applicants should be suitably qualified state registered biomedical scientists with HCPC registration and a completed specialist portfolio.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wishes to join and play an active role in our busy and friendly department. Participation in the 24/7 rota will be expected following a period of training. Applicants should be suitably qualified state registered biomedical scientists with HCPC registration and a completed specialist portfolio.
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This advert is for Biomedical Scientist - Hematology / Transfusion with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Huddersfield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: shift work mandatory. The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.
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