Biomedical Scientist - JPUH Blood Science Spoke Laboratory in Great Yarmouth

Are you interested in starting an exciting new career? We have an excellent opportunity for state registered Biomedical Scientists. Alternatively, EPA have a proven track record of growing our own Biomedical Scientists and this position is suitable for candidates that have an IBMS accredited degree and are seeking a laboratory based position to complete their registration portfolio for HCPC registration.

Working as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance, based at the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) Great Yarmouth, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a cutting edge Laboratory encompassing Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion and Andrology. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Multidisciplinary Blood Science Spoke Laboratory at the JPUH. The successful candidate will ideally be multidisciplinary trained in Hematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry. If you have an interest in training as a multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientist, we would welcome your application.

Knowledge of laboratory based computers, audits, SOPs, ISO standards and quality is a requirement. Essential qualities we require are an ability to work within a team, good communication skills, good technical proficiency and an ability to work unsupervised. You must be able to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines, be flexible and adaptable and show that you are motivated and willing to develop your knowledge and skill.

Main duties of the job:

• You will be joining a friendly vibrant team in a recently refurbished laboratory.
• The Laboratory operates Abbott Alinity Haematology and Chemistry analysers, Werfen TOPS coagulation and Immucor NEO Blood Grouping analysers, with Grifols analysers currently under evaluation to replace the Neo's in Transfusion.
• You will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
• You will also be trained to a high standard in a multidisciplinary setting and would have the opportunity should it arise to work at other sites within EPA.

Interview date: 12th December 2025

About us:

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities:

• Communicates complex service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers.
• Assists in managing and maintaining specialised databases in laboratory computer systems and patient storage databases.
• Use research & development protocols on daily basis to provide statistical presentations of internal quality control (QC) to assess equipment performance in line with QC rules (e.g. Westgard).
• Assist in the education and training of Medical staff, Clinical Scientists, other BMS, Trainee BMS, MLAs and visiting students as required within their specialised area.
• Provide safety supervision & training for junior members of staff and actively promote safe working practices in all areas of the laboratory service.

Our pathology department is part of the collaborative East Coast Pathology Network.

Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
• Competent in Blood Sciences services (Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion) to the level required for Band 5 staff. To be achieved within 6-12 months of starting post

Experience:

• Significant post State Registration in a clinical service as a new entrant BMS1 working in Blood Sciences

Skills:

• Understands basic clinical analyser performance evaluation to include complex instrumentation
• Has a working knowledge of the assays performed within their service
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Has a working knowledge of relevant legislation and its application to the Directorate of Laboratory Medicine/Cellular Pathology

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.