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Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) - Haematology & Coagulation
Weston-super-Mare Band 6 Locum Full-Time Haematology & Coagulation
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you're an experienced Biomedical Scientist (Band 6), Haematology Biomedical Scientist, Coagulation Biomedical Scientist, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist with the required HCPC registration and laboratory experience, apply today with your up-to-date CV.
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