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Banding: Band 6 or 7 equivalent
Banding: Band 6 or 7 equivalent
Location: Edinburgh
Rate: £33 - £39 per hour DOE
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Working hours: All shift patterns available
Rate: £33 - £39 per hour DOE
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Working hours: All shift patterns available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Biomedical Scientist specialising in Blood Transfusion to join a modern and well-equipped private laboratory in Edinburgh. This role is suited to a Band 6 or Band 7 professional with strong transfusion experience and hands-on expertise using Grifols analysers, looking to work within a high-performing laboratory team on a flexible shift basis.
What will your responsibilities be:
• Perform routine and specialist Blood Transfusion testing in accordance with laboratory procedures and quality standards
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Grifols analysers to ensure accurate and timely test results
• Undertake blood grouping, antibody screening, compatibility testing and blood issue activities
• Participate in all shift patterns, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays where required
• Ensure compliance with UKAS, ISO 15189 and laboratory quality requirements
• Accurately record and authorise results using laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Investigate and resolve transfusion-related queries and non-conformances where appropriate
• Contribute to quality assurance, audit activities and service improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of high-quality patient care
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Grifols analysers to ensure accurate and timely test results
• Undertake blood grouping, antibody screening, compatibility testing and blood issue activities
• Participate in all shift patterns, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays where required
• Ensure compliance with UKAS, ISO 15189 and laboratory quality requirements
• Accurately record and authorise results using laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Investigate and resolve transfusion-related queries and non-conformances where appropriate
• Contribute to quality assurance, audit activities and service improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of high-quality patient care
Qualifications and Experience:
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Previous NHS or private sector Blood Transfusion laboratory experience
• Extensive experience using Grifols analysers is essential
• Experience working at Band 6 or Band 7 level within a Blood Transfusion laboratory
• Strong understanding of Blood Transfusion policies, procedures and best practice
• Familiarity with UKAS accreditation and ISO 15189 standards
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively across all shift patterns
• Previous NHS or private sector Blood Transfusion laboratory experience
• Extensive experience using Grifols analysers is essential
• Experience working at Band 6 or Band 7 level within a Blood Transfusion laboratory
• Strong understanding of Blood Transfusion policies, procedures and best practice
• Familiarity with UKAS accreditation and ISO 15189 standards
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively across all shift patterns
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.
• 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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