Biomedical Scientist in Haematology & Blood Transfusion

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service trust in Hull seeks a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist for their Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratory. The position involves analyzing patient samples, ensuring quality control, and participating in a 24/7 shift system. Ideal candidates will have an IBMS accredited degree and a commitment to obtaining HCPC registration. The Trust offers access to generous NHS benefits, including a relocation package and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Car Lease scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete an IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
• Required to participate in 24/7 shift system.
• Experience in diagnostic laboratory procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient samples for diagnostic results.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of results using IQC and EQA.
• Perform technical validation and provide further investigations.

Skills

Sample analysis

Quality control procedures

Technical validation of results

Communication with clinicians

Preventive maintenance

Education

IBMS accredited degree

HCPC registration portfolio

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

A vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Laboratory at Hull Royal Infirmary. Applicants who have successfully completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be employed on the appropriate AfC Band 6 rate if successful. Applications will also be considered from applicants with an IBMS accredited degree and intention to complete the HCPC registration portfolio.

The successful candidate will regularly rotate through all sections of the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department and will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system.

In addition, as an IBMS approved training laboratory we encourage and support all Band 5 staff to obtain the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Biomedical Science.

Responsibilities

• To carry out the analysis of patient samples providing a range of diagnostic results, including Full Blood Count, Routine Coagulation and Specialist Haemostasis investigations, Blood Film Morphology, Blood Grouping & Antibody investigations and crossmatch for provision of blood products for transfusion.
• To ensure the quality and timeliness of results by use of internal quality controls (IQC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy.
• To ensure that specialist equipment within the area of work is functioning efficiently through good housekeeping, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• To perform technical validation of patient results and provide further investigations where needed.
• To participate in departmental audit, incident reporting and provision of training.
• To communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users regarding patient results and service updates.
• To undertake shift work including evening, weekend and night work.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Role details

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025