Salary:
Permanent – Full Time
Medical/Pharmaceutical/Scientific
Southampton, Hampshire
date posted: 8/10/25 12:51
Duties and responsibilities:
Develop practice including investigation and reporting, within your areas of specialist expertise.
Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.
Develop and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens and blood.
Assist with research and development.
Develop practice in the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations, within your specialist area of expertise..
Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
Ensure all staff working within the Blood Transfusion section of the department are trained and competent in the subject
Ensure Blood Transfusion services are ready for inspection by MHRA and UKAS at any point
Attend the hospital HTC committee
Raise Blood Transfusion Incidents in a timely manner in Datix, to the Pathology Manager and Director of Clinical Service at the relevant site
Develop practice in pathology investigation and reporting, within your specialist areas of expertise.
Analyse, interpret and report information and knowledge related to ideas and concepts.
Develop the movement of laboratory specimens, blood and tissues.
Develop practice in the application of technology for measuring and monitoring pathology investigations.Who we’re looking for:
Degree qualified, HNC Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent which would allow individual to be eligible for Associate Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
Biomedical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council
At least 3 years blood transfusion experience
Experience in haematology and biochemistry is desirable, but not essential as training in these areas will be given. Contract: Full-time permanent
Hours: A mixture of earlies, lates and weekends as part of a rota. 37.5 hours per week plus on call outside of these hours for which there are extra sessional standby payments.
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
‘Spire for you’ reward platform – discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
Free Bupa wellness screening
Private medical insurance
Life assuranceOur Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating togetherOur people are our difference; it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on
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