Biomedical Scientist - Haematology (Registered/Specialist)

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital trust in Sheffield is looking for Biomedical Scientists specializing in Haematology. The position includes laboratory work in blood sciences, ensuring the delivery of high-quality results and maintaining professional standards. The organization offers comprehensive training, competitive salaries ranging from £31,049 to £46,580, and supports continuous professional development.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Flexible working hours

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must have relevant experience in Clinical Chemistry.
• Ability to perform laboratory techniques and manage tasks independently.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests efficiently and maintain laboratory standards.
• Accountable for professional actions and quality monitoring.
• Maintain laboratory equipment for accurate results.

Skills

Keyboard and basic IT skills

Effective communication with staff

Time management skills

Ability to follow SOP and policy

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work individually and in a team

Education

IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio

IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant specialist subject (for Band 6)

Job description

Biomedical Scientist - Haematology (Registered/Specialist)

The closing date is 16 November 2025

There is an exciting opportunity for x2 Biomedical Scientists to join our team in the Automated Blood Sciences - Haematology Laboratories primarily based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. This opportunity will also provide the successful candidate(s) insight into specialist haematology testing in the Cell Mathers and Haemolysis laboratories. These posts will include rotation into the Blood Transfusion department.

The positions available include x1 full-time permanent contract and x1 full-time fixed-term 6-month contract for maternity cover. Please note, that if the contract length is directly proportional to the maternity return date, therefore, the contract may be <6 months depending on start date.

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must possess an IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences, ideally with relevant experience in Clinical Chemistry, and hold current registration with the HCPC (Band 5/Band 6 BMS). If applying for a Band 6 role, candidates will have completed the IBMS specialist portfolio in Haematology or be ready for assessment.

Ensure all tests are performed efficiently within the assigned time and in accordance with established protocols to the required standards.

Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.

Maintain complex pieces of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results are produced for patients.

To be accountable for own professional actions and work for long periods of time without direct supervision.

Assist in monitoring quality standards, perform audit as directed in line with service needs.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.

We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

This vacancy also contains a post that is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.

Please also note that any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• (Band 5 & 6) IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• (Band 5 & 6) Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical scientist
• (Band 5) Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio or equivalent
• (Band 5 & 6) Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competencies
• (Band 5) Commitment to complete the relevant Specialist BMS IBMS portfolio
• (Band 6) IBMS Specialist Diploma in a relevant specialist subject
• (Band 6) Commitment to continuous professional development required to maintain HCPC registration
• (Band 5 & 6) Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training

Experience

• (Band 5 & 6) Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
• (Band 6) Detailed understanding of job content
• (Band 6) Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices
• (Band 6) Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory (Microbiology/Virology/Histopathology/ Bood sciences * laboratory)
• (Band 6) Multi - disciplinary awareness
• (Band 6) Experience with a wide range of laboratory techniques in use across Blood sciences
• (Band 6) Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and /or equipment
• (Band 6) Experience with the UKAS accreditation process
• (Band 6) Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
• (Band 6) Experience working within a laboratory providing local, regional or national tertiary reference facilities
• (Band 5) Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience
• (Band 5) Multi - disciplinary awareness
• (Band 5) Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities

Skills and Knowledge

• (Band 5 & 6) Keyboard and basic IT skills
• (Band 5 & 6) Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
• (Band 5 & 6) Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades
• (Band 6) Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
• (Band 6) Able to follow and work to SOP and Policy
• (Band 6) Ability to work individually and part of a team.
• (Band 6) Maintains composure in pressurised situations
• (Band 6) Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work

Personal Qualities

• (Band 6) Understand and follow clear instructions.
• (Band 6) Participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours shifts as required. This includes participation in a 24/7 shift pattern.
• (Band 6) Commitment to role

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata for part time staff