Pulse
Locum Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion - Edinburgh
London. Posted a month ago
The role
A Biomedical Scientist will perform routine and specialist Blood Transfusion testing in a private laboratory. The role involves operating Grifols analysers and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
What you will do
- Perform routine and specialist Blood Transfusion testing
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Grifols analysers
- Undertake blood grouping, antibody screening, compatibility testing and blood issue activities
- Participate in all shift patterns
- Ensure compliance with UKAS, ISO 15189 and laboratory quality requirements
- Accurately record and authorise results using LIMS
- Investigate and resolve transfusion-related queries and non-conformances
- Contribute to quality assurance, audit activities and service improvement initiatives
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
Required qualifications
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Previous NHS or private sector Blood Transfusion laboratory experience
- Extensive experience using Grifols analysers
- 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
About the company
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