Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist for its Haematology department. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and UK laboratory experience, specializing in Haematology. Responsibilities include performing technical tasks, ensuring compliance with standards, and contributing to the healthcare service. The role may attract additional payments for specific departmental shifts and supports continued professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
• Experience in clinical laboratories essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks in line with HCPC standards.
• Work collaboratively within the laboratory team.
• Participate in quality programme of the laboratory.

Skills

HCPC registration

UK laboratory experience

Understanding of legislation

Biomedical Science theory and practice

Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Healthcare Professions Council registration

Tools

MS Office skills

Laboratory automation

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 14 October 2025

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 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.

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 Nigel Brookes, Operational Manager on 0121 4242702 or email [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 Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
• *Post registration specialist competency portfolio or equivalent
• *Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines

Experience

• *Experience of working in clinical laboratories commensurate with the laboratory position.
• *Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
• *Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
• A working knowledge of:
• *Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Cellular Pathology).
• *Quality control and assurance practices.
• *Laboratory health and safety.
• *HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics and proficiencies.
• *Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g.ISO 15189, MHRA)

Additional Criteria

• *Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
• *Perform in a team.
• *Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual and specialized techniques
• *Good and accurate IT input and MS Office skills
• *written and oral.
• *Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
• *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.

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