Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Closing date: 10 March 2026

Looking for a rewarding career? Join our friendly and forward‑thinking Haematology team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Based mainly at St Richards Hospital, with support to Worthing Hospital, you'll enjoy the work‑life balance of living in two of the South East's most desirable coastal towns. We offer a supportive environment, excellent development opportunities and access to well‑equipped labs. Our current platforms include Abbott Alinity Hq and Hs, Tosoh G11, Werfen ACL Tops, Ortho Vision and Starr Sed.

We also provide haemoglobinopathy screening for the west of the Trust. We welcome HCPC‑registered Biomedical Scientists, including those working towards their IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Band 6 awarded upon completion). Our department is ISO 15189 accredited and IBMS approved for training. The laboratory is implementing a shift system during 2025/26 and the post holder will be expected to participate. Help shape the future of diagnostics at UHSussex – where innovation, learning and community thrive.

• Work to standards dictated by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and UKAS 15181 and 17025.
• Use all available IT systems and LIMS.
• Answer the phone and handle clinical enquiries, passing to more senior staff as required.
• Maintain day‑to‑day operation of the department by performing preventative routine daily and weekly maintenance, cleaning equipment and running quality assurance.
• Participate in external quality assurance and re‑validate (re‑verification) of equipment after repair or engineer preventive maintenance.
• Monitor stock levels across sites.
• Maintain a clean and tidy department as described by GMP.
• Accept deliveries and arrange transfer of items with confirmation of send/receipt across sites.
• Maintain your training record.
• Monitor temperatures of monitored and temperature‑controlled equipment and department areas using Tutela and local procedures.
• Report all non‑conformance on our Quality Management System using Q Pulse.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

• HCPC Registration.
• BSc Biomedical Sciences or a degree accredited by IBMS as suitable for HCPC registration.

• 2 years NHS Haematology lab experience.
• Experience of more specialist techniques.

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken your own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year – per annum pro rata