Band 5 Biomedical Scientist

Integrated Care System; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist. The role demands technical proficiency within Haematology and Blood Transfusion, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science and relevant UK laboratory experience. This position involves rotating shifts and a commitment to a 24/7 service.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• UK laboratory experience.
• Knowledge in Haematology.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks in line with HCPC standards.
• Collaborate within the laboratory team.
• Participate in departmental shift system.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Patient care

Technical validation

Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

State registration with HPC

Tools

Laboratory automation equipment

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 11 August 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals to help deliver a first-class service to our users.

We are one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in England and is composed of 4 hospital sites; Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.

Additional funding has been awarded to recognise the growth within our Trust. In 2024 we saw our new 45 million elective hub at Solihull Hospital open, Heartlands Treatment Centre became fully operational, and our services continued to expand at Good Hope and QE.

The department receives over a million requests annually, providing a 24hr diagnostic and monitoring service. The laboratory is ISO15189 & MHRA accredited, approved for IBMS training and military training facility. Additionally, the laboratory situated on the QEH site is the nominated Coagulation laboratory for the West Midlands Regional Haemophilia comprehensive care service, and a designated Trauma Centre.

Applicants will rotate through Haematology, Coagulation & Blood Transfusion. The ideal candidate must be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. You must have UK laboratory experience as a BMS, with a specialist interest in Haematology, having a sound theoretical and practical knowledge. Further study, scientific posters & papers, CPD are strongly encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for performing the technical tasks to meet the needs of the laboratory service, in line with HCPC standards of proficiency. This includes analysis, technical validation, interpretive decisions, and reporting of samples to achieve efficient and effective patient care and resource management. You will be expected to work collaboratively within the laboratory team. You will be committed to providing a high standard of service to our patients and partake in the quality programme of the laboratory. You should have an understanding of legislation, regulation and the maintenance of compliance with ISO 15189:2022.

After appropriate training you will be expected to participate in the departmental shift system which attracts AFC enhanced payments. Applicants are expected to work flexibly providing a 24/7 service that includes weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis, as well as participate in the out of hour's on-call service, as required, once fully trained.

For further details, please contact either Jann Cera, Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager on 0121 4242473 ([e-mail]), or Lorna Philpotts, Operational Manager on 0121 371 5966 ([e-mail])

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
• State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
• Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HPC guidelines.
• Working towards completion of post registration specialist competency portfolio.

Experience

• Experience of working in clinical laboratories.
• Experience of laboratory techniques and automation
• Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.

Additional Criteria

• Reliability
• Resilience and adaptability
• Self-motivated
• Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust