B6- Biomedical Scientist (Haematology)

Do you want to take the next step in your Biomedical Science career within a specialist Haematology & Transfusion service?

We're recruiting on behalf of Southern Health and Social Care Trust for a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist on an initial 3-month contract.

This role will support both Core and Out of Hours services across Craigavon Area Hospital and Daisy Hill Hospital, working within Haematology and/or Blood Transfusion laboratories.

The Role

• Initial core hours for training, moving to a 24/7 shift rotation, including nights and weekends.

• Work across both hospital sites (travel required).

• Operate as part of the core laboratory team and as a lone worker during out-of-hours shifts.

• Provide specialist Haematology and Blood Transfusion support in line with UKTLC safety standards.

• Ensure full compliance with laboratory governance, quality standards, and transfusion safety requirements.

Essential Qualifications & Compliance

To ensure compliance with UKTLC (2023) standards for autonomous practice, all candidates must meet the following:

• HCPC Registration - Current and valid as a Biomedical Scientist.

• Specialist Qualification -

  • IBMS Specialist Diploma (Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice) OR

  • BBTS Specialist Certificate.
    Candidates without a completed specialist portfolio or BBTS certification will not be considered for this Band 6 role.

• UKTLC Compliance - Demonstrable recent competency within a UK Transfusion laboratory environment to meet lone-working and shift participation safety standards.

Technical Requirements

Haematology

• Extensive experience with Sysmex XN-series analysers and track systems.

• Film reading proficiency.

Coagulation

• Extensive experience with ACL TOP analysers.

Transfusion

• Full competency using Bio-Rad IH-500 or IH-1000 automation.

• Manual gel card techniques.

LIMS

• Proficiency in WinPath.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on 028 9693 5501 or email z.downes@mcsgroup.jobs.

This position is subject to a Basic criminal record check through AccessNI. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and is the first recruitment agency in Northern Ireland to achieve the Bronze Diversity Mark. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate your request.

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