Biomedical Scientist – Haematology | Permanent Opportunity | Central London

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist – Haematology
Location: Central London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist to join a well-established Haematology Department within a prestigious private healthcare provider in Central London. This permanent role offers excellent career progression, a competitive salary, and a wide range of employee benefits in a highly respected laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a full range of Haematology investigations, including blood counts, coagulation testing, blood film morphology, and specialist haematology procedures.

• Analyse and interpret laboratory results accurately, ensuring a high standard of patient care.

• Operate and maintain a variety of automated haematology analysers after competency-based training.

• Participate in internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assurance (EQA) schemes.

• Assist in stock control, method development, and validation of new testing equipment.

• Adhere to laboratory policies, procedures, and UKAS ISO 15189 standards.

• Support senior biomedical scientists with day-to-day laboratory operations and contribute to ongoing service improvements.

Requirements:

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (Haematology discipline).

• Demonstrable post-registration experience in a UKAS-accredited Haematology laboratory.

• Strong technical skills in full blood counts, coagulation studies, blood film examination, and specialist testing.

• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and patient data entry.

• Team-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high-quality laboratory standards and improving patient outcomes.

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

• Initially core hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), transitioning to a 24/7 rota once competencies are signed off.

• Initial contract duration of 3 months, with strong potential for extension based on performance and service needs.

Benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme (up to 20% total contribution).

• Private medical healthcare.

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).

• Season ticket travel loan, plus a range of family-friendly benefits.

• Access to a variety of retail and service discounts.

• Clear career progression pathways and funded education opportunities.

This opportunity is in high demand!
Contact Raihan today at 020 3475 4858 or email rahmed@hg-ahp.com, or apply now!

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