Biomedical Scientist in Blood Sciences

NHS; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in Blood Sciences. This role involves providing vital laboratory services, participating in a 24/7 shift system, and contributing to the training and development of staff. Ideal candidates will possess a BSc in Biomedical Science and be HCPC registered, with operational experience in NHS laboratories. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a supportive environment dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in NHS Haematology/BT/Biochemistry laboratory required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Blood Sciences service including Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Participate in 24/7 shift system including nights and weekends.

Skills

Analytical Tests

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

BSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Q-Pulse

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Biomedical Scientist in Blood Sciences

The closing date is 27 May 2025

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly, dedicated, and expanding team of professionals as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in our busy Blood Sciences laboratory at Weston General Hospital.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team as we progress with implementing brand new equipment as part of our new managed service contract.You will be a proactive member of the Blood Sciences Team, excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to work within a team processing a high workload of specimens. You should have great multi-tasking ability, have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail and be able to appropriately prioritise urgent work.

You must be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. The department has a specialist portfolio training programme in place and has a proven track record of success. The successful applicant will be expected to take an active role in the processes, training and development of staff within the department.The department operates a Blood Sciences 24/7 shift system covering day shifts, late shifts, night shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays which the successful applicant must participate in as required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a team providing a Blood Sciences service to the Trust. Blood Sciences consists of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion. The team comprises Medical Laboratory Assistants, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, Biomedical Scientists, Clerical staff and Medical staff.

The post holder will be expected to understand the need for analytical quality and clinical urgency, and take appropriate action when finding abnormal pathology results in order to maintain the highest standards of patient care.

The post holder will be expected to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and must have UK based laboratory experience.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this

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This will also require lone working as appropriate. The successful applicant will receive sufficient training in Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion.

The working pattern in this role is rota based. Therefore your contracted hours of 37.5 per week (full time working equivalent) will be calculated across a rota period of 13 weeks in accordance with agenda for change. Dependant on the needs of the service, your total working hours will fluctuate due to the different length of time of the shifts, however as part of rota management your shifts will balance to be within your contracted time.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

• Basic keyboard skills
• Competence to perform analytical tests
• Ability to plan own work
• Be able to problem solve
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows and associated programmes such as Word & Excel

Knowledge and Experience

• Operational experience in an NHS Haematology/BT/Biochemistry laboratory
• Understanding of quality standards.
• Understanding of organisational objectives.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to service improvements.
• Experience of laboratory computer systems.
• Understanding of the critical importance of confidentiality.
• Experience of document management systems (e.g. Q-Pulse).

Qualifications and Training

• BSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science
• Registration with HCPC
• Evidence of CPD

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 Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)