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, but 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 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.
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.
* 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.
Travel between hospital sites may be required. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post. 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. This advert closes on Sunday 26 Apr 2026.
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