Maggie Berntsen

HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist

Manchester, EnglandMember since October 14, 2025

Ability to read, understand and follow written policies, procedures and apply knCapability to recognise and understand what good standards of quality are and apGreat communication and analytical skillsAbility to keep clear and accurate records, showing attention to details performA good level of accuracy and attention to detailAbility Consistently accurate work even whilst under pressure.Ability to multitask and manage conflicting demands.Ability to produce consistently accurate work even Under pressure.Great team working skills.Confidence in working with new technology such Hive, safe trace.IT Skills: Data bases and word and processing and use of spread sheets.Able to communicate information both verbally and in written clear and manner.TravellingMeeting new peopleSocialisingCinemaShopping

About

I am a qualified Biomedical Scientist, HCPC registered with excellent communication and research skills developed from my university laboratory to clinical laboratories such as use of pipettes to operating analysers etc. I am applying for this role because the skills in the job description matches with the skills I hold. I'm self-motivated and capable of working with little or no supervision.

I well-come any challenge and would love to be given the opportunity to be able to save lives and make a difference in people’s lives and be part of your science technical team. I am well presented, resilient, frugal, collaborative, polite, courteous, motivated, and committed worker. I work well on my own and am well adept at using my initiative, but I am equally able to work well with other team members.

I pride myself on having always worked with integrity and passion, my belief in everything I do whether it is personal or professional that if a job is worth doing it to the very best of my ability. I am always keen to undertake further training as I am committed to my own personal development. I regard myself as flexible, dedicated and would relish the challenges presented to me in any employment.

I have always proven myself to be an asset within any work. I am an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist currently working within Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Red Cell at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Trafford General Hospital). I have over seven years of laboratory experience from different disciplinaries and achieved my HCPC registration within a UKAS-accredited service, working to ISO 15189 standards.

I practice autonomously within a 24-hour diagnostic service, undertaking sample receipt, assessment, and processing by the division of laboratory medicine (DLM) Specimen Acceptance Policy. I critically evaluate sample suitability, find pre-analytical errors such as clotted EDTA, or underfilled citrate samples, and liaise directly with clinical teams where clarification or repeat sampling is required. I interpret and enter results on HIVE such as sickle cell, GF’s using professional judgement, ensuring urgent and clinically significant findings are always communicated promptly to service users such as Gp’s, clinicians and documented appropriately.

Within

Haematology and Coagulation, I often shadow BMS’s carrying out analysis and interpretation of FBC, blood film morphology, ESR, D-dimer, and coagulation profiles. I understand theoretical knowledge of haemostasias and Haematology pathophysiology when confirming abnormal results and correlating findings needs to be applied.

In Blood

Transfusion, I work side by side with BMS’s while undertaking blood grouping, antibody screening, cross-matching and safe issue of blood components, keeping strict traceability and compliance with transfusion governance standards. I routinely perform analyser maintenance, calibration and internal quality control on platforms including Variant II, Sysmex XN2000, CS-250

Experience

TRAINEE BIOMEDICAL SCIENTISTS IN HAEMATOLOGY, RED CELL AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION - Trafford General Hospital

(2023)

Operate different Analysers such as Beckman coulter etc.
Trouble shooting
Carrying out Quality control, audits and Monthly maintenance
process samples
Calibration
Train staff
Reporting results
Introduce specimens received to our LIMS (HIVE), APEX and safe trace for Transfusion.
All the MLA duties as listed below.

Laboratory (MLA) in VIROLOGY Department - Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital

(2019 - 2023)

Prepare samples for testing using various laboratory equipment.. Maintain all laboratory records.. Attend staff meetings and presentations.
Observe Immunisation policy of the laboratory.
Comply with the correct procedures, policies, and health and safety regulations.. Conduct laboratory tests, analyse results, and document your findings.. Stay informed with the latest industry trends, techniques, and best practices.. Document all activities, results, and report back to management such as seniors and deputy managers.
Clean and sterilise equipment and work area.. Maintain effective communication with work colleagues and service users. . Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels. . Collect and prepare research and information needed for studies.. Classify and label samples.. Undertake basic administrative tasks such as filing and answering telephones.
Do weekly and monthly Maintenance on analysers. . Receiving and booking samples into the system using lab system (Hive).. Loading and unloading of analysers such as MDX, symphony (sound wave) and bio fire machine for extraction and diagnosis.. Including interpretation of output and selection of samples requiring further processing, according to Standard Operating Procedures.. Training of new member staff in my section.. Participate in maintaining accurate records, e.g., Safe cabinet records, etc

Volunteer (RECEPTIONIST in fracture DEPARTMENT) - Salford Royal hospital - Salford Manchester., Lancaster

(2014 - 2015)