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Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Transfusion

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich, NR4 7UY

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 September 2026

8 days left

Job description

The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Page...

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 on-going competence to practice by attending courses, lectures, mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and other training activities.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • 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 cafes 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

Qualifications

Essential

  • State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
  • Specialised Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent

Skills

Essential

  • In depth knowledge of the assays performed within their service
  • Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include very complex instrumentation
  • Able to effectively work within a complex multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and the ability to use current laboratory software

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

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About the employer

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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