Biomedical Scientist – Haematology

Overview

In this role you apply your HCPC-registered biomedical science expertise to process haematology and blood transfusion investigations, ensuring accurate results and timely clinician guidance. You work independently, adhere to regulatory standards, and mentor Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants. You validate results and, when needed, recommend additional actions or tests with senior input. You contribute to a patient-centered lab service within NHS Lanarkshire and support continuous professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• Annual Leave – 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more

Responsibilities

• Process a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory investigations in Haematology/Blood Transfusion
• Provide advice to clinicians on test appropriateness and timing
• Work independently and operate complex instrumentation
• Validate and authorise clinical laboratory results and issue reports
• Recommend further tests or actions and refer to senior staff as appropriate
• Supervise and mentor Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants
• Ensure compliance with departmental, directorate, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures

Key requirements

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
• BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Specialist knowledge of discipline-specific procedures
• Evidence of continuing professional development (e.g., specialist portfolio, courses, new instrumentation training)

• Effective communication with clinicians and team members
• Mentoring and supervising junior staff
• Independent, proactive problem-solving
• Haematology/Blood Transfusion laboratory procedures
• Operation of specialised laboratory instrumentation
• Validation and reporting of laboratory results

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