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About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- Blood Transfusion testing
- Grifols analysers operation and troubleshooting
- Blood grouping
- Antibody screening
- Compatibility testing
- Blood issue
- Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Quality assurance
- Audit activities
- Service improvement
- Communication
- Organisation
- Problem-solving
Location
- Edinburgh
Work Type
- All shift patterns available
Experience Level
- Band 6 or 7 equivalent
- Band 6 or 7 level
Salary/Compensations
- £33 - £39 per hour DOE
About the Company
- Pulse focuses entirely on the candidate, understanding their specialty and prioritising their best interests.
- Pulse offers access to exclusive opportunities due to preferred or sole supplier status with many clients.
- Pulse treats candidates as individuals and professionals, not just resources.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your application and placement.
- We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization Workforce Support and Safeguard List.