Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology and Transfusion
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 234-25-CS0467
- Employer
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 18/08/2025
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Andrology
NHS AfC: Band 5
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.
Job overview
The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.
The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The service provides analysis of a range of compounds present in serum and analysis of cells of the blood using automated processes to support the Acute Trust and Primary Care Trusts requirements. In addition the transfusion service analyses blood groups and cross matches blood to be issued for transfusions
We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who has experience of working as independent practitioners with skills in Haematology and Transfusion Science and who are able to perform a range of analyses in Haematology Automation, Coagulation, Transfusion Science and Reception Services. There is an expectation that the post holder will participate in the delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service.
Our pathology department is part of the collaborative East Coast Pathology Network (see attached document)
Main duties of the job
As post holder, following training you will:
Run daily test procedures on all methodologies to include calibration and quality control testing and to sign off as fit for clinical use.
Be responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service policies.
Fault find equipment and analyser function after formal in-house training.
Explain results and reassure the users that the information is correct after seeking advice when results do not agree with clinical presentation.
Be responsible for inputting and amending patient data and results, which includes other colleagues work.
Work towards completion of IBMS specialist portfolio in Haematology and transfusion.
Assist in the education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, MLA’s and visiting students as required within their specialised area
Demonstrate on-going competence to practice by attending courses, lectures, mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and other training activities.
Work in a busy and dynamic team.
Working for our organisation
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Communicates complex service related test information to managers, Consultants, Nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers.
- Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is complex concerning methodologies and service requirements, seeking advice as required.
- Assists in explaining results and reassures the users that the information is correct after seeking advice when results do not agree with clinical presentation.
- Manages own work on a daily basis in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service polices.
- Maintains as part of a team, complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and assess fitness for clinical use referring to senior staff as appropriate.
We will also welcome applications from graduates who have completed an IBMS accredited biomedical sciences degree and currently in a trainee BMS role or are due to graduate this year (Please refer to attached job descriptions ). Please note for these candidates, this post will be offered initially as a one year fixed term contract subject to completion of the HCPC registration portfolio and attainment of a satisfactory level of competency and participation on 24/7 shift roster.
After which the post will convert to a substantive contract.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Has a working knowledge of the assays performed within their service
- Develop knowledge and skills of how to problem solve complex clinical Scientific problems
- Develop comprehensive knowledge, understanding and the ability to use current laboratory software
- Will be able to effectively work within a complex multidisciplinary team
Attitude, aptitude
Essential criteria
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Cozens
- Job title
- Chief BMS Haematology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603 287113
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