Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology & Blood Transfusion

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work alongside our senior team in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as laboratory training lead.

You will have significant experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion and will be required to work as part of the senior team within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratory, managing a range of laboratory procedures which contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical care of the patient. Training will be provided.

The post holder will help manage the team preparing specimens for testing, including running automated analysers and / or preparation of blood films for analysis. Maintenance of records and files will be an important part of your role but the main focus of this role will be as training officer to support training and development in the department.

The ideal candidate will have a close working relationship with Pathology scientific staff.

They will ensure adherence to the departmental policies, procedures and methods.

They will be committed to formally maintaining their skills and knowledge by appropriate training and self-education.

The post holder will be competent to work independently in all areas of the laboratory and be able to work as an autonomous Biomedical Scientist.

The post holder will have significant evidenced experience of training others in a Haematology context.

Main duties of the jobThe Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion is responsible, for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.

The post-holder is responsible for a team of Associate Practitioners, and registered Biomedical Scientists.

The post holder will be responsible for providing a high-quality service that builds on the standards defined by UKAS and the MHRA. They will be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff, scientific, nursing and medical to ensure the effective delivery of clinical trials and research studies across all Trust sites. They will work closely with senior staff within the department and clinical team and registered BMS and associate practitioners

About us Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.

Our values help us in what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and use these values throughout your employment with the Trust to define and develop our culture.

The post holder will be:o Compassionate, caring about our patients.o Accountable and responsible, always looking to improve.o Respectful for all and show integrity in everything.o Encouraging and challenging each other to always do our best.

Details Date posted
24 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 7

Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year

per annum pro rata

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
251-FCSS
2161-HAEMJob locations

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital Aldermaston RoadBasingstokeRG
24 9NA
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the

Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the

Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Training and qualification

EssentialHCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist Masters degree or equivalent to give the required level of specialist Blood Sciences knowledge.

Desirable Specialist portfolio in Haematology and Blood transfusion or BBTS qualificationIBMS training the trainers/examiners course attendance

Experience and Knowledge

Essential Working in a laboratory as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist band 7

Experience of taking candidates through full process of IBMS portfolio acquisition

Desirable

Previous line management or team leading experience

Previous training officer role

Skills and ability

Essential Ability to organise own workload and that of staff under supervision and able to manage time

Calm, well organised and self-reliant, and able to work under pressure

Evidenced ability to come alongside and compassionately develop staff who are finding training challenging

Desirable

Able to prepare presentations as part of the laboratory training programme.

Other requirements

Essential Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends if required for specific requirements

Able to work alone and under pressure, meeting deadlines and targets and service level agreements

Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively with managers, peers and other staff members creating a positive working culture

Desirable

Flexibility to adapt quickly and…