Biomedical Scientist, Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Biomedical Scientist, Haematology and Blood Transfusion

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Position in the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department at Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead Site.

• Job Title: Biomedical Scientist
• Department: Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• Location: Royal Free Hospital, NW3 2QG
• Contract
  
  Hours:
  
  Permanent, 37.5 per week
• Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum DOE

In this role you will encounter a wide range of interesting cases on a daily basis, running the routine section in Haematology with exciting blood film morphology, and fully engaging with special requirement cross matching in the Blood Transfusion Department. The post holder will be part of a team responsible for the 24/7 running of the routine Haematology & Blood Transfusion section and will have opportunities for further development, with responsibilities for quality and training dependent on experience.

• Run the routine Haematology section and blood film morphology.
• Engage with cross matching and support the busy trust’s Blood Transfusion needs.
• Work 37.5 hours per week across a 24/7 shift, participating fully on the roster for all contractual weekend and late evening shifts.
• Introduce new methodologies and technologies to maintain a service of the highest standard.

• HCPC Registered with an accredited Biomedical Science Degree.
• Minimum of 2 years post‑registration experience.
• Essential experience working in a Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratory.

• Training and development opportunities supporting professional development.
• Annual salary review with no banding restrictions.
• Discounted gym membership (Better Gyms).
• Cash healthcare plan cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians.
• Sick Pay Entitlement: 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter.
• Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover.
• Life Assurance providing salary continuation for long‑term illness (six months qualifying period).
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing.
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme interest‑free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket.
• Perkbox Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts.
• Company Pension Scheme with company and staff contributions increasing with service.
• Competitive annual leave allowance 28 days.
• Flexible working hours supporting shift pattern flexibility.

We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.

Contact Person:
Rita Atugonza
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