Biomedical Scientist; XR

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join the flow cytometryteam at the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (HMDS), St James Hospital, Leeds with a focus on haemato-oncology molecular work. This is an opportunity to become part of a highly successful department with extensive facilities and high levels of scientific expertise.

Thepost holders will work alongside laboratory based Biomedical Scientists,other advanced Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists and Consultant Haematologist/Haematopathologists to maintain and develop the service.

Expected Shortlisting Date

16/03/2026

Planned Interview Date

23/03/2026

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service. The successful candidate will be expected to perform arange of routine and more complex investigations some of which may be underthe supervision of more experienced biomedical scientists. Within the teamyou may be required to organise the tasks of support workers. You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management andcare, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organizations.

Applicants should have an IBMS accredited Bsc (Hons) in biomedical sciences or equivalent and be state registered or very close to completing a registration portfolio. Previous experience in a flow cytometry laboratory and/or experience of laboratory haematology will be advantageous

HMDSprovides a specialist service for the diagnosis of leukaemia and lymphoma fora number of patients in North, West and East Yorkshire together with patientsfrom outside the region and those enrolled on national clinical trials. The laboratory is UKAS ISO 15189:2012 accredited and is one of the largest of itstype in the United Kingdom with a high throughput of specimens including lymph nodes, bone marrow trephine biopsies and tissue biopsies together with peripheral blood and bone marrow aspirates.

These specimens are investigated by a wide range of techniques, including flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry,fluorescent in situ hybridisation and molecular biology. The laboratory is also very active in research and delivers central laboratory services for many national and international clinical trials. Thispost provides the opportunity to join this successful team at the forefront of diagnostic services.

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. JOB PURPOSE

To undertake routine and more complex clinical technical investigations, some of which may be under supervision.

To communicate complex and sensitiveinformation to colleagues and other healthcare staff

. JOB DIMENSIONS

Asa biomedical scientist you will work towards becoming a fully competent member of the departmental team. As part of the team, you will be expected toperform a range of routine and more complex investigations some of which maybe under the supervision of more experienced biomedical scientists. Workingin different sections of the department you will gain the knowledge andskills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate andtimely service for patients.

You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations, and how to work, often under pressure, either independently or as part of the team. Within the team you may be required to organize the tasks of support workers. You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues,healthcare staff and other organizations.

. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Inorder to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will have successfully studied for an accredited degree in biomedical sciences, orother equivalent qualification acceptable to the Health Care Professions Council and the Institute of Biomedical Science. You will develop your competencies and further your knowledge in all aspects of the speciality through practical experience, in house training and structured study subjectto the requirements of continuous professional development (CPD).

In addition, basic computer skills are essential to carry out your work.

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