Job summary The Haematology laboratory at Colchester is looking for an enthusiastic, and well-motivated person to join the team as a Biomedical Scientist. You must have a HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist. You will join the team of rotating Biomedical Scientist staff, contributing to all areas of Haematology laboratory diagnostic work and developing a broad range of skills. You will join a friendly, busy department who have a close working relationship with our clinical consultant staff. We are MHRA compliant and UKAS accredited. The Haematology Department has Sysmex XN 2000 and Werfen ACL TOP 550 analysers. The Blood Transfusion Department has the Grifols Erytra blood grouping system. Our LIMS system is Clinisys WinPath Enterprise Our vision is to deliver innovations, high-performing pathology services that is focussed on our customers and delivers high quality and fully compliant services. We are clinically led and designed to achieve the benefits of scale that can be achieved by working together to meet our service users needs and support the excellent clinical care provided by our hospitals. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best pathology staff. We encourage our staff to undertake internal and external courses to aid their development, and you will be supported in developing your skills and career. About our pathology service - https://youtu.be/FBrydUl_c5w Main duties of the job Undertake testing and processing of biomedical specimens, analysis and entering of results onto the compute To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service Supervises and/or trains less experienced staff in own area of work and competency The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions Maintain and promote professional image of the Pathology Department About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-HR2417-24 Job locations Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Education Essential HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent Evidence of Continual Professional Development Additional appropriate specialist qualification if required. Knowledge and Experience Essential Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Biomedical procedures gained through BSc or equivalent Desirable Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory Knowledge of Pathology IT systems Knowledge of Quality Management Systems Knowledge/performance of Risk Assessments Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent Person Specification Education Essential HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent Evidence of Continual Professional Development Additional appropriate specialist qualification if required. Knowledge and Experience Essential Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Biomedical procedures gained through BSc or equivalent Desirable Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory Knowledge of Pathology IT systems Knowledge of Quality Management Systems Knowledge/performance of Risk Assessments Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)