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From the employer's careers site First seen 12 Nov 2026

Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Description

Join our dynamic Blood Sciences team at BHRUT and play a vital role in delivering high-quality Blood Transfusion service 24/7. This is your chance to make a real impact at the heart of patient care while developing your skills in one of the busiest services in the region, supporting emergency and specialist care with over 26 million tests annually.

The Blood Transfusion Department operates across two laboratories (KGH and QH), managed as a single service. While staff may be asked to work across both sites, this role will be primarily based at QH on the 24/7 day and night rota. Annex positions will be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform technical work as required in a section of the laboratory under the supervision of senior BMS staff.

Requirements:

  • HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with specialist Blood Transfusion and a working knowledge of Haematology
  • Confident working independently and maintaining high standards under pressure.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.

What We Offer:

  • Continuous professional development in a progressive department.
  • A friendly, collaborative environment where your work makes a difference every day.

Person Specification:

  • State registration with the HCPC.
  • BSc(hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification.
  • Specialist knowledge in Haematology and hospital transfusion science.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Good communication skills - both written and verbal.
  • Good technical skills.
  • Extensive post registration experience working in haematology/Immunology/ blood transfusion or equivalent.

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Skills

Required

  • Biomedical Science
  • Haematology
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Communication
  • Organisation

Nice to have

  • Membership of the IBMS
  • CPD evidence
  • Experience in out of hours working in Blood Transfusion or Haematology

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9162-26-0325

Apply on Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust