Haematology Biomedical Scientist

Job overview

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a motivated HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to further develop their specialist expertise within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion section of a busy, friendly Blood Sciences department.

The position is primarily based at Bedford Hospital, though the successful candidate will be required to contribute to a 24/7 shift rota across both Bedfordshire Hospital laboratory sites in line with service needs.

The department is fully accredited to ISO 15189 standards and holds IBMS/HCPC training status. It is also one of a select number of organisations recognised by the National School of Healthcare Science for training in Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, and Transfusion Science.

A wide range of advanced instrumentation is in use, including the Beckman Coulter DxH900 and Automate 1200, IL ACL TOP 550 and 350, Grifols Erytra Eflexis analysers, and the Sebia Capillarys 3 Octa for haemoglobinopathy screening. The team is committed to ongoing service improvement, with a focus on expanding on-site testing, enhancing service integration, and fostering strong collaboration across the wider Pathology network.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to the daily operations of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion service, supporting both routine and technical tasks.
• Collaborate with specialist and senior Biomedical Scientists to deliver a high‑quality, efficient service in line with the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assist with implementing service improvements and changes as directed by senior staff or management, adapting to evolving needs.
• Ensure all work adheres strictly to UKAS accreditation standards, national and European legislation, and discipline‑specific regulatory requirements.
• Support the training and development of support staff, promoting a collaborative and learning‑focused team environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note: The full Job Description and Person Specification are attached for complete details and responsibilities.

Important: Due to recent changes in UK immigration policy regarding Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa holders, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform duties as an HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, supporting the delivery of departmental services.
• Work alongside specialist and senior Biomedical Scientists to provide a cohesive, high‑quality service in collaboration with the clinical lead.
• Implement the department’s quality policy and ensure compliance with agreed quality objectives.
• Contribute to maintaining and continuously improving UKAS standards by effectively using the Pathology Quality Management System (QMS).
• Participate in quality circles and conduct audits to meet ISO 15189 compliance requirements.
• Assist in resolving nonconformities identified through audits or complaints by supporting action plans and ensuring corrective/preventative measures are completed.
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain documentation control via the Q‑Pulse Document Management Module.