Job Description

Biomedical Scientist
Location: Belfast City Hospital
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (post holder may participate in a 24/7 rota including nights, weekends, and public holidays)
Salary: 19.10 per hour
Contract: Temporary (minimum 1 month, with potential extension)
About the Role:
We are recruiting an experienced Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) to join the Laboratories and Quality Department of the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS).
In this role, you will be a key part of the laboratory team, supporting the delivery of high-quality testing services that directly contribute to patient care across Northern Ireland.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a specialised blood transfusion environment, contributing to the validation and implementation of new laboratory systems and supporting essential quality management processes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with validation and implementation of new laboratory systems and processes, including the Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS).
• Undertake incident management, investigation, and reporting to meet Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Perform routine laboratory investigations, interpret and validate results, and communicate abnormal findings promptly to clinicians.
• Carry out quality control procedures to maintain the analytical integrity of results, resolving first-line issues where necessary.
• Conduct preliminary fault finding on laboratory equipment and participate in method and instrument evaluations.
• Rotate across different laboratory sections, managing your own workload to meet turnaround times.
• Contribute to laboratory audits, stock control, and quality system updates (Q-Pulse).
• Support the training and supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and laboratory support staff.
• Maintain compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 and MHRA standards, GDPR, and infection prevention protocols.

What We're Looking For:

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in:

• Transfusion-related laboratory work
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Validation and implementation of new systems/processes
• Incident management
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service, including potential participation in a 24/7 rota.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work in a specialist transfusion laboratory environment.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced laboratory systems.
• Be part of an essential healthcare service supporting patient care across Northern Ireland.
• Training and professional development opportunities within a highly regulated environment.

How to Apply:
Submit your CV to or call 02895 211 111 for more information.
MPA Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.