Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Biomedical Scientist
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About the Role
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual with laboratory experience, to join our team within the Blood Sciences Clinical Laboratory at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, part of one of the largest pathology networks in the UK, Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge in Blood Sciences (Haematology and Blood Transfusion or Biochemistry) and have some experience in the day-to-day running of the laboratory.
- Show effective leadership and communication skills and be able to work with the team in a positive and efficient manner.
- Responsible for helping to maintain UKAS ISO 15189:2022 and MHRA accreditation, by participating in all aspects of the quality management system.
- Keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills and help develop others.
- Participate in the shift rota, covering shifts spanning the 24/7 working week, once competency has been achieved.
- Work at other Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Service sites as required to maintain quality, training and service requirements.
- For a trainee position, must be able to demonstrate that you are able to register with the HCPC and have made progress with the IBMS registration Portfolio.
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Role Responsibilities
- Participate in the shift rota to ensure a safe and high-quality provision of the Blood Sciences service at RSH and throughout the Pathology Network.
- Trained in all areas of the laboratory and expected to cover unsocial hours as a multi-disciplined member of the team.
- Rotation in all sections of the laboratory, namely Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry.
- Laboratory is fully equipped with; Abbott Alinity H & CI analysers, ACL TOP 550, Immucor NEO Iris Blood Group Analysers and more.
- Fully accredited with ISO 15189:2022, MHRA and holds IBMS training status.
About Us
- Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust.
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career.
- Diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
- Clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care.
- Main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.
- Work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding.
- Continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
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Contact Us
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jamie Clack
- Job title: Site Lead BMS
- Email address: jamie.clack@nhs.net
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would benefit from additional support—such as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advance—please let us know when applying.
For an informal discussion please contact Jamie Clack (Site Lead BMS) on 01483 571 122 Ext 4473 or by email Jamie.clack@nhs.net
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