Biomedical Scientist (Blood Sciences) in Taunton

Employer Integrated Pathology Partnership Limited Employer type Private Sector Site Southwest Pathology Services Town Taunton Salary £39,959 to £48,117 per annum dependent on experience Closing 26/07/2026 23:59

Biomedical Scientist (Blood Sciences)

SYNLAB Pay Band 6

The place to work in pathology

We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with expertise in Haematology and Blood Transfusion to join us on a full time and permanent basis. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to providing a high-quality patient centric service and are enthusiastic about mentoring and sharing their knowledge.

Our team of Biomedical Scientists operate a 24/7 service involving lone working plus working alongside Associate Practitioner and Medical Laboratory Assistant colleagues. On site and remote discipline specific support is available from Team Manager and Advanced Practitioner colleagues who operate across the 3 SPS sites (two in Taunton and one in Yeovil). We use the following Sysmex analysers for FBC, ACL for coagulation and Ortho Vision analysers in Blood Transfusion.

Main duties of the job

As a Biomedical Scientist within the Blood Sciences team, you will perform and interpret routine and specialist testing providing patient centred scientific excellence whilst maintaining high quality standards in accordance with ISO15189.

• You will supervise, mentor and support other Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants within your department, sharing your knowledge, experience and passion for your work.
• As a registered Biomedical Scientist, you will have the responsibility of maintaining fitness to practice and are required to participate actively in CPD. SPS will commit to support you in developing your skills and knowledge in line with your professional growth and our business interests. A dedicated Training team and extensive resources are available to support this.
• Most importantly, through our shared values, you will help to make a positive difference to the lives, health and wellbeing of those within our community that we serve.

Working for our organisation

Formed in 2012, Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is a joint venture between SYNLAB UK & Ireland and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The partnership serves a population of around 500,000 and delivers services to the Trust and more than 100 GP practices, delivering on over 9 million tests annually.

Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.

We maintain a comprehensive training budget designed to support the career development of all our employees. This investment ensures that employees have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge and advance their professional growth.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities – To assist and carry out duties as directed in the following areas:

• Health & safety
• Audit
• Training
• Incident / Exceptions Reporting
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices.
• To provide technical advice to clinical staff.
• To perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations and to participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff.
• Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including;

• UKAS
• Southwest Pathology Service policies and SOPs
• MHRA
• NHSCSP
• HTA
• HFEA
• Any other body in area of responsibility

• Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance processes.
• Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results.
• Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff.
• As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.
• Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate.
• Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.
• Demonstrate ongoing competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.

Other:

• Be an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion.
• Communicate and role model the values and behaviours of SYNLAB.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager.
• Complete all statutory, mandatory and essential training within timeframes specified.

Safety:

• Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.
• Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents.
• Participate in risk assessment monitoring.
• Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOP’s.

Person specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration, with post registration experience working in a Haematology and/or Blood Transfusion section

Experience

• Working knowledge and experience working with automated Haematology and Blood Transfusion platforms, and proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Understanding of the clinical significance of results and ability to interpret and act upon the results you are producing in a lone working setting

Skills & Knowledge

• Able to make decisions in line with guidelines and written procedures in order to support the care of critically ill patients, with particular reference to Major Haemorrhage and trauma

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ground breaking development opportunities

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.