Job summary
Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until 17th November 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who has experience of working as independent practitioners with skills in Haematology & Transfusion Science and who are able to perform a range of analyses in Haematology Automation, Coagulation, Transfusion Science & Reception Services. There is an expectation that the post holder will participate in the delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service.
We welcome applications from graduates who have completed an IBMS accredited biomedical sciences degree & currently in a trainee BMS role or are due to graduate this year (refer to attached job descriptions ). Please note for these candidates, this post will be offered initially as a fixed term contract subject to completion of the HCPC registration portfolio & attainment of a satisfactory level of competency & participation on 24/7 shift roster. After which the post will convert to a substantive contract.
Please note the interview will require a competency based exercise. Candidates must be able to attend the interview in person.
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: 16th May 2025
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
As post holder, following training you will:
- 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 processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service policies.
- Fault find equipment and analyser function after formal in-house training.
- Explain results and reassure the users that the information is correct after seeking advice when results do not agree with clinical presentation.
- Be responsible for inputting and amending patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work.
- Work towards completion of IBMS specialist portfolio in haematology and transfusion.
- Assist in the education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLA's and visiting students as required within their specialised area
- Demonstrate on-going competence to practice by attending courses, lectures, mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and other training activities.
You will be working in a busy, friendly and dynamic team with supportive colleagues in a modern environment.
About us
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
- 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 site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communicates complex clinical scientific service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers
- Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements
- Interprets results and reassures the users that the information is correct when results do not agree with clinical presentation and investigate and problem solves situations in their specialist field
- Manages 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 polices
- Maintains very complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and sign off as fit for clinical use.
- Responsible for the efficient use of expensive tests and high value analysers
- Manage and maintain specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases on a daily basis
- Responsible for inputting and amending specialist patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work
- Use research and development protocols on daily basis to provide statistical presentations of internal quality control to assess equipment performance in line with Westgaard rules
- Evaluate and develop methods to improve the service and patient care diagnostic tests
Please see the attached job description for full details.
The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The service provides analysis of a range of compounds present in serum and analysis of cells of the blood using automated processes to support the Acute Trust and Primary Care Trusts requirements. In addition the transfusion service analyses blood groups and cross matches blood to be issued for transfusions
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communicates complex clinical scientific service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers
- Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements
- Interprets results and reassures the users that the information is correct when results do not agree with clinical presentation and investigate and problem solves situations in their specialist field
- Manages 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 polices
- Maintains very complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and sign off as fit for clinical use.
- Responsible for the efficient use of expensive tests and high value analysers
- Manage and maintain specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases on a daily basis
- Responsible for inputting and amending specialist patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work
- Use research and development protocols on daily basis to provide statistical presentations of internal quality control to assess equipment performance in line with Westgaard rules
- Evaluate and develop methods to improve the service and patient care diagnostic tests
Please see the attached job description for full details.
The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The service provides analysis of a range of compounds present in serum and analysis of cells of the blood using automated processes to support the Acute Trust and Primary Care Trusts requirements. In addition the transfusion service analyses blood groups and cross matches blood to be issued for transfusions
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Has a working knowledge of the assays performed within their service
- Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include very complex instrumentation
- Develop knowledge and skills of how to problem solve complex clinical Scientific problems
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- oDemonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Experience
Essential
- Significant post State Registration in a clinical service as a new entrant BMS1 working in Haematology and Transfusion laboratories
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Has a working knowledge of the assays performed within their service
- Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include very complex instrumentation
- Develop knowledge and skills of how to problem solve complex clinical Scientific problems
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- oDemonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Experience
Essential
- Significant post State Registration in a clinical service as a new entrant BMS1 working in Haematology and Transfusion laboratories
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
