Advanced Practitioner Haematology - Blood Sciences

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Grimsby is seeking a Band 7 Advanced Practitioner in Haematology. The successful candidate will have FIBMS and relevant qualifications, along with 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include supporting laboratory operations and working with the team. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment prioritizing work-life balance. The salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, with permanent full-time contract opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience at Band 6/7.
• Evidence of managing a team of staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the blood sciences manager with day-to-day management.
• Work in a busy blood sciences laboratory.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience of staff training

Experience of UKAS ISO:15189

Education

Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS)

Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience

State registration with Health Profession Council

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Blood Sciences Department at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital for a Band 7 Advanced practitioner (Haematology). The successful candidate will be expected to hold FIBMS, equivalent MSc or IBMS HSD, although candidates nearing completion of the above or with extensive experience are invited to apply.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 208-5AE640-25-3

Job locations: Grimsby Blood Sciences, Diana Princess of Wales, Grimsby, DN33 2BA

Responsibilities

You will be required to have good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Previous experience of staff training is essential as well as experience of UKAS ISO:15189. The successful candidate will work in a busy blood sciences laboratory supporting the blood sciences manager with day‑to‑day management.

Flexible Working

We are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health, wellbeing and work‑life balance for our employees, which will have a positive impact on the care we provide. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for recruitment and retention.

We support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work‑life balance or a multi‑role career. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work‑life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. We value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (FIBMS), Masters degree, Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent relevant experience.
• State registration with Health Profession Council.
• Minimum 3 years experience at Band 6/7.

Desirable

• Management qualification.
• Experience of working as part of Blood Sciences.
• Up to date CPD activity.
• Evidence of scientific and technical presentation.
• Evidence of method evaluation / writing SOPs.

Occupational Experience

• Evidence of managing a team of staff.

Legal & Employer Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered along with all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer name: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust.

Address: Grimsby Blood Sciences, Diana Princess of Wales, Grimsby, DN33 2BA.

Employer website: https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/

Recruitment website: https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

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