Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Haematology Biomedical Scientist
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This role presents a fantastic opportunity
This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a motivated HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to further develop their specialist expertise within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion section of a busy, friendly Blood Sciences department.
The position is primarily based at Bedford Hospital, though the successful candidate will be required to contribute to a 24/7 shift rota across both Bedfordshire Hospital laboratory sites in line with service needs.
The department is fully accredited to ISO 15189 standards and holds IBMS/HCPC training status. It is also one of a select number of organisations recognised by the National School of Healthcare Science for training in Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, and Transfusion Science.
A wide range of advanced instrumentation is in use, including the Beckman Coulter DxH900 and Automate 1200, IL ACL TOP 550 and 350, Grifols Erytra Eflexis analysers, and the Sebia Capillarys 3 Octa for haemoglobinopathy screening. The team is committed to ongoing service improvement, with a focus on expanding on-site testing, enhancing service integration, and fostering strong collaboration across the wider Pathology network.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively contribute to the daily operations of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion service, supporting both routine and technical tasks.
- Collaborate with specialist and senior Biomedical Scientists to deliver a high‑quality, efficient service in line with the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Assist with implementing service improvements and changes as directed by senior staff or management, adapting to evolving needs.
- Ensure all work adheres strictly to UKAS accreditation standards, national and European legislation, and discipline‑specific regulatory requirements.
- Support the training and development of support staff, promoting a collaborative and learning‑focused team environment.
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About the Trust
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
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We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Application Process
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Khuram Shahzad
- Job title: Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager
- Email address: khuram.shahzad@bedsft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01582 718332
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