Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Job summary

Biomedical Scientist Haematology & Transfusion. Rotational shifts (days, lates, nights, weekends)

Make a difference across a busy, friendly service delivering high-quality care to our communities. Were looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology & Transfusion team. You will work across Dewsbury and Pinderfields laboratories, with support as and when required at Pontefract.

Why join us

• Variety & impact: Work across Haematology and Transfusion, supporting urgent and routine testing for a range of diverse clinical services.
• Modern platforms: Siemens-managed service with Atellica HEMA 570/580 instrumentation for routine Haematology; Werfen coagulation instruments; Bio-Rad Variant II HPLC for haemoglobinopathy screening and we will be shortly transitioning to Grifols instrumentation for blood grouping in Blood Transfusion.
• Career development: We offer structured support for portfolio completion, specialist training and career progression.
• Developing service: Join us at a time of significant investment in our laboratories, with opportunities to work with new technology, develop your skills and support improvements in how we deliver our service.

About the service

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust spans Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury hospitals. Haematology and Transfusion laboratories operate at Pinderfields and Dewsbury, with a remote analyser at Pontefract.

Main duties of the job

As a Biomedical Scientist in Haematology & Transfusion, youll:

• Perform a wide range of routine and specialist tests to HCPC standards.
• Assess samples, interpret and authorise results, and act on anomalies.
• Maintain quality and safety through strict QC checks, troubleshooting and equipment care.
• Work independently during core and out-of-hours shifts to ensure timely patient care.
• Train and support colleagues, students and ward staff carrying out testing.
• Contribute to service improvement by assisting with new methods, equipment evaluation and stock control.

Youll combine precision, problem-solving and teamwork to deliver accurate results that make a real difference to patient care.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and team spirit:

• IBMS-accredited degree and HCPC registration (IBMS Registration Portfolio completed).
• Experience working in NHS Haematology & Blood Transfusion, including out-of-hours shifts.
• Sound knowledge of health & safety and strict respect for patient confidentiality.
• Confident working independently and demonstrating excellent laboratory practice.
• Clear, precise communication skills, both written and verbal, with colleagues at all levels.
• A strong team player, calm under pressure, with a friendly and approachable manner.
• Enthusiastic about ongoing training, development and service improvement.
• Flexible, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges.

Job description
Job responsibilities

We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and team spirit:

• IBMS-accredited degree and HCPC registration (IBMS Registration Portfolio completed).
• Experience working in NHS Haematology & Blood Transfusion, including out-of-hours shifts.
• Sound knowledge of health & safety and strict respect for patient confidentiality.
• Confident working independently and demonstrating excellent laboratory practice.
• Clear, precise communication skills, both written and verbal, with colleagues at all levels.
• A strong team player, calm under pressure, with a friendly and approachable manner.
• Enthusiastic about ongoing training, development and service improvement.
• Flexible, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address

Trustwide UK

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

United Kingdom

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