Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist

About Direct Medics

This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.

Job Description:

As such, Direct Medics are working in partnership with a client based in the Craigavon and Newry areas to find an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist. This locum post is required on a temporary basis for Core and Out of Hours work.

Working both as part of a team and lone worker (during out of hours) in the Haematology lab and/or Blood Transfusion Lab, the candidate must be able to travel to both sites based in Craigavon and Newry. Initial core hours for training, moving to 24/7 shift rotation including nights and weekends.

Requirements:

HCPC Registration: Current and valid as a Biomedical Scientist.

Specialist Qualification: Must hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma (Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice) or the BBTS Specialist Certificate. Candidates without a completed specialist portfolio or BBTS certification will not be considered for this Band 6 role.

UKTLC Compliance: The candidate must be able to demonstrate recent evidence of competency in a UK Transfusion environment to meet safety standards for lone-working/shift participation.

Full UK / ROI Drivers license and access to own car is essential

Right to work in the UK without VISA sponsorship

Technical Requirements

Haematology: Extensive experience with Sysmex XN-series analysers and track systems & Proficiency in film reading is Highly Desirable.

Coagulation: Extensive experience with ACL TOP analysers is Highly Desirable.

Transfusion: Full competency on Bio-Rad automation IH-500 or IH-1000 and manual gel card techniques (DiaMed).

LIMS: Proficiency in WinPath is preferred.

Benefits:
• FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
• FREE Criminal Records Check
• FREE Uniform
• FREE Online Training
• FREE Mandatory Skills Training
• Accommodation/Travel allowance*
• Excellent Referral Scheme £1,000*
• Weekly Payroll
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Flexible working hours, Part-time and Full-time roles available
• Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career

T&C's Apply*

What We Offer:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.

• Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.

• FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.

*T&Cs Apply

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.

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