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A leading hospital Trust in Birmingham seeks a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist for its Haematology department. The role involves performing technical tasks, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting high-quality service delivery. Applicants must be HCPC registered with a BSc in Biomedical Science and UK laboratory experience.
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist within the Haematology 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 a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a relevant IBMS Specialist Portfolio. 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 jobYou 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.
Applications will be considered from individuals who require the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology & Hospital Transfusion Science. In these circumstances successful applicant salaries will be as per AFC Annex 21 - 70% of the top of band 6 until awarded the diploma, which would be expected to be completed in less than two years. Please indicate progress of the diploma within your application.
Applications for part time hours will also be considered.
For further details, please contact either Lorna Philpotts, Operational Manager on 0121 3715966 or email lorna.philpotts@uhb.nhs.uk, or Jann Cera, Operational Manager on 0121 4242473 or email jann.cera@uhb.nhs.uk
About usUniversity 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.
Details Date posted07 July 2025
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time, Flexible working
Reference number304-1094363
Job locationsTrustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description Job responsibilities*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification Qualifications EssentialThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
AddressTrustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
AddressTrustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH