Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Highly developed Haematology/Blood Bank skills and techniques.
- Skills
Good scientific numeracy skills.
- Skills
Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Skills
Advanced haematological diagnostic techniques
- Skills
Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures as applied in pathology
- Skills
Good knowledge of laboratory practice.
- Skills
Must be prepared to check all work performed
- Skills
Ability to work under pressure
- Skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Skills
Working on own initiative and managing own workload (work planning with flexibility).
- Skills
Capable of working with minimum supervision
- Experience
Two years relevant laboratory experience, post HCPC registration
- Experience
Experience of working flexibly and within a team.
- Experience
Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment.
- Experience
Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits
- Qualifications
B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- Qualifications
State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
- Qualifications
Post graduate specialist training evidenced by completion of IBMS portfolio or equivalent.
- Qualifications
Demonstrate knowledge and skills achieved through evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Familiar with Apex Computer System
- Qualifications
Familiar with automated analysers in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Qualifications
Familiar with manual techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Job overview
(Currently shift working attracts short term recruitment and retention premia of £5K pro rata under review)
The Haematology Laboratory at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a well-organised and highly motivated Specialist 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 DGH although some cross-site working is required.
In return, the Trust is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff at all levels.
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 2027 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
Qualified Biomedical Scientists, who have HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with a Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/Transfusion Science and suitable experience in Haematology/Blood Transfusion within an NHS setting, or within a laboratory with IBMS training approval, are encouraged to apply.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Haematology & Blood Transfusion) with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: WTE 0.8 Full participation in out of hours shift rota essential requirement to this job role. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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