Rebecca Tizzard
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Experienced biomedical scientist specialising in haematology, blood transfusion, and biomedical diagnostic testing. Proficient in operating advanced laboratory equipment, including IH-500 Sysmex and C311, with extensive knowledge of Cirdan-Ultra LIMS systems. Skilled in morphology analysis and training healthcare professionals to enhance team capabilities. Committed to maintaining high standards in diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency throughout a 36-year career.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion
Nuffield Health
Exeter, Devon
2020.02 - 2026.01
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
- Delivered results and blood product requirements consistently within deadlines.
- Assisted team members by showing respect and a readiness to help.
- Utilised Microsoft Word and additional software tools for document and communication creation.
- Managed daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Participated in on-call rota to provide out-of-hours service support.
- Conducted biomedical diagnostic testing, interpretation, and reporting, ensuring quality control.
- Aided organisation in implementing and validating new LIMS system and IH-500 analyser.
- Facilitated training for users of the blood tracking system.
Biomedical scientist
Nuffield Health
Exeter, Devon
2011.11 - 2020.02
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during lab operations.
- Shared expertise with junior colleagues, promoting professional development across team.
- Collaborated with medical staff to deliver optimal patient care.
- Improved test reliability by maintaining strict quality control standards in the lab.
- Handled sensitive patient information with utmost confidentiality, adhering strictly to GDPR laws.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all laboratory procedures, ensuring transparency in processes.
- Analysed samples of blood and urine for diagnostic investigations using automated testing procedures.
- Improved reliability and longevity of lab equipment through frequent preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Performed troubleshooting on chemistry, haematology, blood transfusion analysers.
- Optimised patient care by promptly reporting critical test results to minimise treatment delays.
- Observed, followed and updated Standard Operating Procedures.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols.
Biomedical scientist - Haematology
NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter, Devon
1997.08 - 2008.08
Biomedical Scientist - Haematology
NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, Avon
1989.06 - 1997.08
Education
Higher National Diploma - Biomedical Science
University of West of England
2024.09 - 2026.06
Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Prac - Blood Transfusion
University of Manchester
ManchesterSkills
- Morphology
- Proficient in using IH-500, Sysmex and C311
- Haematology
- Blood Transfusion
- On Call and lone working
- Cirdan-Ultra LIMS
- Biomedical diagnostic testing, interpreting and reporting
- Training
Timeline
Higher National Diploma - Biomedical Science
University of West of England
2024.09 - 2026.06
Senior Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion
Nuffield Health
2020.02 - 2026.01
Biomedical scientist
Nuffield Health
2011.11 - 2020.02
Biomedical scientist - Haematology
NHS Foundation Trust
1997.08 - 2008.08
Biomedical Scientist - Haematology
NHS Foundation Trust
1989.06 - 1997.08
Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Prac - Blood Transfusion
University of Manchester