Biomedical Scientist

Main area Haematology Grade Band 5/6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term maternity leave cover) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (24/7 working) Job
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Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Peterborough City Hospital Town Peterborough Salary £32,073 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

The Haematology department at North West Anglia NHSFT have an exciting opportunity for a highly capable and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality Haematology and Blood Transfusion service.

Current experience in a UK NHS haematology and blood transfusion laboratory is essential for the Band 6 role and desirable for the Band 5 role.

Our busy UKAS and MHRA accredited department is fully computerised (Winpath) and utilises the Q-Pulse quality management system. Equipment includes Sysmex XN track, Beckman Navios and Aquious Flow Cytometers, IL TOPs coagulation analysers, Bio Rad Variant II and twin Ortho Visions.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and organisational skills, a proven track record in a busy NHS haematology laboratory or equivalent and be able to demonstrate a broad level of specialist knowledge and practical experience.

They will be expected to participate in all aspects of the service including Routine Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and the Specialist Haematology section and where appropriate will assist in the development of trainee staff.

The department operates a 24/7 service. The successful candidate would be expected to fully participate in the departments 24/7 operating hours following suitable training and competency assessment. Participation in this rota will attract antisocial payment enhancements and additional hours, further details can be given on request.

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

We are an IBMS accredited training laboratory. The department regularly holds lunchtime seminars given by internal and external speakers and we have an experienced Training Lead in post to support training needs. You must be keen to develop your knowledge and skills but to also develop others.

• To work closely with the Haematology Operational Manager, Blood Transfusion manager and the Consultant Pathologists to deliver a quality driven, cost effective and customer focused Service, including Haematology & Blood Transfusion specialities.
• To practice as a State registered BMS and contribute to the
  scientific output of the Service, in a manner appropriate to the
  professional experience of the post holder.
• To take part in programmes to ensure that all staff are
  appropriately trained and developed.
• To assist in realignments of elements of service provision, in close
  co-operation with the Consultant Pathologists, the Departmental
  Management teams and the Haematology Services Manager.
• To perform test procedures, often of a complex nature, accurately
  recording & reporting results

All interviews will be face to face applicants should only apply if able to attend site for interview.

• An accredited BSc honours degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Relevant IBMS Specialist Portfolio, IBMS Diploma of Specialist Practice, equivalent level professional qualification (e.g. CPSM/IBMS discipline specific log book, STP, BBTS Specialist Certificate, BISHI Diploma) or a relevant biomedical science related,…