Opportunity
A vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for two HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists to work full time in cross‑site rotational roles between the NNUH hub laboratory and the QEH spoke laboratory in Haematology and Transfusion.
The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at NNUH, James Paget University Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn. Successful candidates will be rostered to cover shifts on both sites, work independently in haematology and transfusion, and participate in the delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service between both sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee and run daily test procedures on all methodologies to include calibration and quality control testing and to sign off as fit for clinical use.
* Be responsible for ensuring the team is able to process both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service policies.
* Fault find equipment and analysers, and take appropriate action to ensure equipment is operational and fit for purpose.
* Participate in out of hours rosters between NNUH and QEH sites in haematology and transfusion.
* Be responsible for inputting and amending patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work and specimen reception.
* Provide education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLA’s and visiting students as required within laboratory haematology.
* Demonstrate ongoing competence to practice by attending courses, lectures, mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and other training activities.
* Communicate complex clinical scientific service‑related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers.
* Answer telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements.
* Interpret results and reassure the users that the information is correct when results do not agree with clinical presentation and investigate and problem‑solve situations in their specialist field.
* Manage own work and day‑to‑day routine work in specialised services; responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service policies.
Qualifications
* HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
* Experience working as an independent practitioner in haematology and transfusion.
* Ability to work on both sites, possessing own transport and travelling between sites with mileage reimbursement.
* Strong knowledge of laboratory quality assurance, equipment fault‑finding, and calibration.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for liaising with a wide range of clinical staff and patients.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours.
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service.
* Multi‑Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site.
* Discounted gym memberships.
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
* Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it.
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site.
* Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support.
* On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane.
* On‑site cafés offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane.
* Support in career development.
* Flexible staff bank.
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics.
Employment Context
Join us at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, part of one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people. The hospital is a teaching and research center, working closely with the University of East Anglia and the Quadram Institute. We welcome staff from 94 countries and foster a friendly, collaborative environment. Additional benefits include NHS discounts, free parking, on‑site nursery, and a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification. This advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025.
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