Biomedical Scientist - Peterborough

Transformation Unit; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough is seeking an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist for Haematology and Blood Transfusion. The post covers Band 5/6 with 24/7 service requirements and 12 months fixed-term maternity cover.

A busy NHS laboratory, modern equipment, and opportunities for professional development are offered. Applicants should have NHS haematology experience or be eligible for Band 5 with training for 24/7 rota participation.

Qualifications

• Accredited BSc honours degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and Specialist Haematology duties.

Skills

HCPC registration

English communication

Haematology experience

Education

BSc Biomedical Sciences

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

Tools

Winpath

Q-Pulse

Sysmex XN

Beckman Navios

Aquious Flow Cytometers

Job description

Main area Haematology Grade Band 5/6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term maternity leave cover) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (24/7 working) Job ref 176-F-8115640

Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Peterborough City Hospital Town Peterborough Salary £32,073 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Biomedical Scientist - Peterborough

Band 5/6

Job overview

The Haematology department at North West Anglia NHSFT have an exciting opportunity for a highly capable and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality Haematology and Blood Transfusion service.

Current experience in a UK NHS haematology and blood transfusion laboratory is essential for the Band 6 role and desirable for the Band 5 role.

Our busy UKAS and MHRA accredited department is fully computerised (Winpath) and utilises the Q-Pulse quality management system. Equipment includes Sysmex XN track, Beckman Navios and Aquious Flow Cytometers, IL TOPs coagulation analysers, BioRad Variant II and twin Ortho Visions.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and organisational skills, a proven track record in a busy NHS haematology laboratory or equivalent and be able to demonstrate a broad level of specialist knowledge and practical experience.

They will be expected to participate in all aspects of the service including Routine Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and the Specialist Haematology section and where appropriate will assist in the development of trainee staff.

The department operates a 24/7 service. The successful candidate would be expected to fully participate in the departments 24/7 operating hours following suitable training and competency assessment. Participation in this rota will attract antisocial payment enhancements and additional hours, further details can be given on request.

Working for our organisation

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are an IBMS accredited training laboratory. The department regularly holds lunchtime seminarsgiven byinternal and external speakers and we have an experienced Training Lead in post to support training needs. You must be keen to develop your knowledge and skills but to also develop others.

• To work closely with the Haematology Operational Manager, Blood Transfusion manager and theConsultant Pathologists to deliver a quality driven, cost effective andcustomer focused Service, including Haematology & BloodTransfusion specialities.
• To practice as a State registered BMS and contribute to the
  scientific output of the Service, in a manner appropriate to the
  professional experience of the post holder.
• To take part in programmes to ensure that all staff are
  appropriately trained and developed.
• To assist in realignments of elements of service provision, in close
  co-operation with the Consultant Pathologists, the Departmental
  Management teams and the Haematology Services Manager.
• To perform test procedures, often of a complex nature, accurately
  recording & reporting results

All interviews will be face to face applicants should only apply if able to attend site for interview.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

• An accredited BSc honours degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Relevant IBMS Specialist Portfolio, IBMS Diploma of Specialist Practice, equivalent level professional qualification (e.g. CPSM/IBMS discipline specific log book, STP, BBTS Specialist Certificate, BISHI Diploma) or a relevant biomedical science related, postgraduate M-level academic qualification (e.g. MSc), or UK NARIC confirmed equivalent and have two years professional experience within the NHS in an appropriate area of biomedical science

Experience

• Broad level of specialist experience in a Haematology/Transfusion laboratory
• Competence and problem solving at a specialist level in an automated environment
• Familiarity with ISO15189 systems and standards.
• Experience of out of hours duties
• Accustomed to a busy environment
• Experience within an HPC registered NHS

Knowledge

• Good practical knowledge of health and safety issues including COSHH, fire regulations and risk assessments
• Comprehensive specialist theory of Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• Broad understanding Of Quality Control and Basic Quality Management and Audit Knowledge
• Knowledge of iSoft/Telepath I-IMS system
• Basic Biochemistry and Immunology theory

Key Skills/Abilities

• Competent in a broad range of specialist Haematology and Blood Transfusion practical techniques
• Competent in the examination Of blood films including malarial parasites
• Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results
• Technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, quality control failure
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Basic competency in Biochemistry
• Experience with Sysmex HST

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

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If applying from overseas, you may also be required to provide a criminal record certificate for any country in which you have lived for 12 months or more during the past 10 years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

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