Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Haematology & Blood Transfusion)
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Eastbourne, BN21 2UDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
(Currently shift working attracts short term recruitment and retention premia of £5K pro rata under review) The Haematology Laboratory at East Sussex ...
QualifiedBiomedical 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.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
- Post graduate specialist training evidenced by completion of IBMS portfolio or equivalent.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills achieved through evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses
Desirable
- Familiar with Apex Computer System
- Familiar with automated analysers in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Familiar with manual techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Experience
Essential
- Two years relevant laboratory experience, post HCPC registration
- Experience of working flexibly and within a team.
- Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment.
- Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed Haematology/Blood Bank skills and techniques.
- Good scientific numeracy skills.
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Advanced haematological diagnostic techniques
- Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures as applied in pathology
- Good knowledge of laboratory practice.
- Must be prepared to check all work performed
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Working on own initiative and managing own workload (work planning with flexibility).
- Capable of working with minimum supervision
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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