Biomedical Scientists

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Doncaster is seeking an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist in Haematology. The role focuses on providing scientific services to aid clinical diagnosis and performing complex tests in a UKAS-accredited laboratory. Ideal candidates will have haematology experience, nearing registration completion, and be prepared for out-of-hours work. Excellent staff benefits and development opportunities are offered, ensuring a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Policies supporting work-life balance

Variety of training programmes

Qualifications

• Near completion of registration portfolio.
• Banding dependent on experience; band 5 unless threshold for band 6 is met.

Responsibilities

• Act as an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist providing scientific services.
• Perform complex analytical procedures and tests using scientific knowledge.

Skills

Haematology experience

Experience working out of hours

Job description

Job Overview

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team in pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw based at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS‑accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?

Then read on.

About the Network

• Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTHFT)
• The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRHFT)
• Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT)
• Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT)
• Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)

Role

We are inviting applications from enthusiastic, driven individuals to join our Haematology teams at the Doncaster site. The post holder will act as an HCPC‑registered Biomedical Scientist providing scientific services to patients as an aid to clinical diagnosis. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a wide range of complex analytical procedures, performing a range of manual, semi‑automated and automated tests using scientific knowledge and experience to comment upon and validate results in line with ISO 15189.

Qualifications & Experience

• Haematology experience required.
• Near completion of registration portfolio.
• Experience working out of hours.
• Banding dependent on experience; band 5 unless the applicant meets the threshold for band 6.

Banding information will be applied based on the applicant’s relevant experience.

Benefits & Development

We provide excellent staff benefits, including professional development opportunities, policies that support a healthy work–life balance, and a variety of training programmes. The Trust offers:

• Academic courses from certificates of achievement to higher specialist IBMS portfolios.
• Apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.
• Opportunities for career progression and job satisfaction.
• Supportive work environment that respects staff and the community served.

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network invests in training, developing and supporting staff across all aspects of their careers.

Contact

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: Gemma Harte
Job title: Chief BMS
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01302 644031