Biomedical Scientist

🌟 Locum Opportunity: Specialist Biomedical Scientist (AfC Band 6) – Blood Sciences 🌟

📍 Location:UK Wide

🧪 Speciality:Blood Sciences

💷 Pay Band:AfC Band 6

📅 Contract Type:Locum / Temporary

⏰ Shift Pattern:Participation in 24/7 shift/on-call rota as applicable

🔍Job Summary:

We are seeking ahighly skilled Locum Specialist Biomedical Scientistto join the Blood Sciences team at [Insert Trust Name]. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to apply their specialist knowledge in a fast-paced, supportive, and quality-driven environment.

The successful applicant will work across various Trust sites as required, processing and analysing biomedical specimens, supervising junior colleagues, and delivering vital services that support clinical decision-making and patient care.

🧬Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and validate a range of specialist investigations in Blood Sciences
• Interpret, analyse and report test results, escalating abnormalities as required
• Maintain and calibrate specialist laboratory equipment
• Supervise and mentor junior staff; deliver training as required
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, Quality Assurance and Health & Safety protocols
• Participate in the 24/7 shift system including lone working and on-call support
• Contribute to service improvements, audits, R&D, and training programmes

🧠Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Relevant BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Specialist knowledge and post-registration experience in Blood Sciences
• Competency in handling complex laboratory equipment and data systems (e.g., LIMS)
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

💼Why Join Us?

• Work with a dedicated, skilled Blood Sciences team within a leading NHS Trust
• Enhance your experience and skill set in a busy and varied lab environment
• Flexible working across Trust sites with ongoing support and supervision
• Opportunity to contribute to innovation, research, and quality improvement

✅Other Information:

• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK
• Safeguarding and Infection Control training required
• Commitment to NHS Values and Trust Behaviours Framework is essential

📧 Apply nowto join a dynamic team making a difference in diagnostics. For further details or to express interest, please contact .