About the role
Banding: Band 6
Location: Hampshire
Rate: £22 - £26 per hour DOE
Start Date: Within 1 month
Duration: Ongoing
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm during training, with participation in shift patterns thereafter, including lates, nights and core shifts.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Haematology Biomedical Scientist to join a well-established NHS laboratory in Hampshire. This ongoing position offers the opportunity to work within a busy Blood Sciences department, supporting the delivery of a high-quality Haematology and Coagulation service while contributing to excellent patient care. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining laboratory quality standards and supporting service delivery within a dynamic NHS environment.
What will your responsibilities be
- Perform routine and specialist Haematology and Coagulation investigations in accordance with departmental protocols and quality standards.
- Validate, authorise and release laboratory results accurately and within agreed turnaround times.
- Undertake blood film morphology reviews and malaria screening/identification.
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot automated laboratory analysers, including experience with DxH900, Stago Star Max 3 and ESR analysers being highly desirable.
- Utilise laboratory information management systems effectively, with experience of WinPath Enterprise advantageous.
- Support laboratory quality management activities, including quality control, audit participation and service improvement initiatives.
- Assist in the training, supervision and development of laboratory colleagues where required.
- Participate in departmental shift rotations following completion of training.
Qualifications and Experience
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Previous experience working within a Haematology and Coagulation laboratory at Band 6 or Specialist Biomedical Scientist level.
- Strong morphology experience, including malaria identification and screening.
- Experience validating and authorising laboratory results in a diagnostic setting.
- Proven ability to operate automated laboratory instrumentation and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Ability to work independently whilst maintaining excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Previous experience supporting, training or supervising staff is desirable.
Why work with Pulse?
From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you'll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
- Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the right placement.
- With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.
- We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to what matters to you.
- You are an individual and a professional, not just a resource.
How to apply?
If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.
Reasonable Adjustments
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