Countess of Chester Hospital
Biomedical Scientist
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HCPC Registered Band 5 Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Transfusion
The Blood Sciences department has an exciting vacancy for a Biomedical Scientist, Band 5.
The role includes working as part of a multidisciplinary trained BMS team primarily within Haematology and Transfusion, in a UKAS accredited laboratory.
The laboratory utilises Beckman Coulter automation across Blood Sciences. Currently the laboratory has DxH 900 haematology analysers, Stago Starmax for coagulation testing, TOSOH G11 for HbA1c and abnormal haemoglobin screening, and Ortho Vision Swifts in Blood Transfusion.
The ideal candidate will currently be currently working within a UKAS accredited NHS Blood Sciences laboratory as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure the work within Blood Sciences is processed to the required standard, within agreed turnaround times and appropriate action is taken when necessary following departmental procedures.
- To perform equipment maintenance and quality control of test procedures to agreed schedules within assigned area.
- To ensure quality compliance to maintain laboratory accreditation to ISO 15189:2022, including participation in audits.
- To monitor and maintain equipment, to undertake basic trouble shooting and inform section leader of any non-conformities.
- To contribute to providing reports in a timely manner to contribute to patient care and treatment.
- Under strict protocols, validate and authorise routine and specialist results, or refer to Blood Sciences clinical staff for release to users where appropriate.
- To participate in the rotation through, and maintain competency in, all relevant departments of the Blood Sciences laboratory.
- To assist with laboratory stores and maintenance of consumable stocks.
- To suggest ways to improve working practices.
- To assist with verification of assays or equipment when required.
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About the Trust
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.
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The Trust’s services are provided from three locations:
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Julie Pierce
- Job title: Blood Sciences Operational Manager
- Email address: j.pierce@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01244 362175
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