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Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) - Haematology & Coagulation

Weston-super-Mare | Band 6 | Locum | Full-Time | Haematology & Coagulation

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced and HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) to join a busy Haematology and Coagulation laboratory in Weston-super-Mare.

This locum opportunity is ideal for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist, Haematology Biomedical Scientist, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist with strong experience in Haematology, Coagulation and blood film morphology.

You will support the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic laboratory service, ensuring accurate and timely results that contribute directly to patient care.

What We Offer

• Band 6 locum opportunity.
• Full-time working hours.
• Opportunity to work within a busy Haematology and Coagulation laboratory.
• Experience working with a range of automated laboratory analysers and systems.
• Opportunity to develop experience within a regulated clinical laboratory environment.

Key Duties

• Support the day-to-day operational running of the Haematology and Coagulation department.
• Perform routine and specialist Haematology and Coagulation testing, including result validation and authorisation.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform quality checks on laboratory analysers.
• Process diagnostic samples within agreed turnaround times, ensuring urgent work is prioritised appropriately.
• Authorise and release patient results in accordance with SOPs, quality standards, and professional guidelines.
• Participate in Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) programmes.
• Support laboratory compliance with ISO 15189, UKAS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate sample traceability and laboratory records using WinPath LIMS.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory colleagues, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams to support service delivery and patient care.
• Support service improvement and training activities within the laboratory.

Requirements

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience working at Band 6 level within a Haematology laboratory.
• Strong experience in Haematology and Coagulation.
• Morphology trained with experience in blood film interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with Beckman Coulter DxH 900 analysers.
• Experience using Werfen ACL TOP analysers.
• Experience using Remisol Middleware.
• Experience using WinPath LIMS.
• Experience with Cellavision.
• Experience with Aerospray.
• Experience conducting malaria parasitology investigations.
• Experience with HbA1c processing using Sebia Capillarys 3 Tera.
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems, IQC, EQA, and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently within a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.

Desirable Skills

• Blood Transfusion experience.
• Experience using Immucor Werfen Echo Lumena analysers.
• Previous experience working within an ISO 15189-accredited laboratory.
• Experience supporting laboratory service improvement and training activities.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.