Biomedical Scientist | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Shrewsbury seeks a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist for a 1-year fixed-term post in Haematology/Blood Transfusion. The role involves assisting with a diagnostic service and requires proficiency in laboratory techniques. Candidates will also supervise staff and work within a 24/7 operational service. The position offers substantial professional development opportunities within accredited facilities.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Ability to perform a range of laboratory techniques.
• Experience in a diagnostic service is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service.
• Perform laboratory techniques in the Blood Science Department.
• Supervise support workers and students.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Teamwork

Supervision

Education

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma

Tools

Sysmex analysers

Automated Biorad Equipment

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, to join our friendly team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH).

This is a 1-year fixed term post available in Haematology/Blood Transfusion, covering maternity leave. Staff routinely work at a single base but will be required to work at either of our alternative sites, The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, or The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry. Suitably qualified trainees will be considered for a Band 5 post.

The Haematology and Blood Transfusion Departments are looking to appoint a Biomedical Scientist, to assist with the provision of a diagnostic service and support the delivery of a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week service as part of a 37.5 hour working week - including evenings, nights, weekends and bank/public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service.
• Perform competently a range of laboratory techniques and procedures in one or more section(s) of the Blood Science Department either singly, or as part of a team, that equate to the training and level of responsibility of a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered BMS.
• Supervise support workers, students and other untrained or unqualified staff in the performance of tests according to standard operating procedures.
• Work flexibly, as part of a team to support the delivery of a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week service. Commence a period of specialism training, culminating in the award of an IBMS Specialist Diploma.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) Pathology Services are accredited to UKAS standards.

The Haematology section is equipped with Sysmex analysers. Automated Biorad Equipment is in use in the Blood Transfusion Department.

The departments are approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory and continuous professional development is actively encouraged.

Location & Facilities

The two SATH Hospitals, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford are just a 30 minute drive apart. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Hospital is a specialist orthopaedic hospital in the outskirts of Oswestry, the Blood Science service is provided by SATH.

We are ideally located between the north and the south, making travelling around the UK extremely easy. As well as being only a short distance from major cities and busy transport links including Birmingham airport, our county also borders with beautiful North Wales which is abundant in outdoor activities, brilliant beaches and thrilling scenery.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025