Haematology Senior BMS (Fixed term)

Stockport; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Between 27-33 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans

Stockport Credit Union

Job summary

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join the Haematology department at Stepping Hill hospital. You will lead day-to-day operations and support the 24/7 rota when required, ensuring accuracy and high-quality service.

The role requires HCPC registration and specialist Haematology qualifications, with a focus on training, quality systems and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Specialist portfolio in Haematology and Transfusion or MSc is essential.
• Quality management training and CPD evidence are expected.
• Training qualification (train-the-trainer) is preferred.
• Experience with ISO15189 and UKAS accreditation is desirable.
• Experience with Anticoagulation services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of the designated Haematology section.
• Act as Lead Training Officer for Haematology, including Coagulation.
• Provide specialist technical advice and staff training support.
• Ensure compliance with ISO15189, MHRA regulations and IBMS training status.
• Demonstrate leadership and effective communication within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Training others

Plan and organize work

Problem solving

Education

HCPC registered

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/Transfusion or MSc

Quality management system training

Evidence of CPD (NEQAS)

Training for trainers

MSc in Haematology and IBMS Fellow or Higher Specialist

Job description

From the exceptional opportunities we offer, to the remarkable care we provide for our patients, we think there is something special about working here.

Main area Haematology, Coagulation & Blood bank Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Part time - 34.5 hours per week (Out of hours shift working may be required) Job ref 362-MED7HAEM-10-26

Site Stepping Hill hospital Town Stockport Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Plus unsocial hours pay for OOH shifts Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.

Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and innovative Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and hardworking team. The post holder will act as a SeniorBiomedical Scientist (BMS) in the Haematology department at Stepping Hill hospital . A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

The department is UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory.We are fully automated with a Siemens Atellica Hemas , Automated Slidemaker Stainer, Sysmex CN3000, Ortho Vision, and TOSOH G11 analysers. In addition there is automated ESR analysis and a Siemens Hematek slide stainer and currently validating the Scopio digital morphology software.

The post is predominantly working core hours however to support the 24/7 OOH rota there may be occasions when OOH working is necessary.
The post is based at Stepping Hill hospital only.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS) will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, deployment and supervision of staff within the designated section, ensuring a safe, effective and high-quality service.

The post holder will act as Lead Training Officer for Haematology, including Coagulation, providing specialist technical advice, coordinating section activities and supporting staff training and competency development. Previous experience and specialist knowledge in Anticoagulation and Coagulation would be highly desirable, as the department provides an Anticoagulation Clinic service for the Trust.

Working closely with the Technical Head of Haematology & Blood Bank and senior Blood Sciences staff, the post holder will contribute to service development and improvement, ensuring compliance with ISO 15189:2022, MHRA regulations, Trust policies and maintaining IBMS training status.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with excellent people skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. They will be patient, approachable, adaptable and flexible, with a positive attitude to change and the ability to think creatively and “outside the box” when addressing technical or operational challenges.

The department is committed to supporting professional development, training and career progression, providing opportunities to further develop specialist and leadership skills.

Working for our organisation

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Be State Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and Transfusion Practice, or an equivalent specialist qualification.
• Ideally hold a discipline-specific MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification however for this fixed term post this is not essential.
• Have a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience working within an NHS Haematology, Coagulation/Anticoagulation and Transfusion laboratory environment.
• Have experience of working within a quality-focused, accredited laboratory environment, with an understanding of relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ideally have experience of laboratory automation and the ability to work effectively with modern laboratory systems and technologies.
• Have sound technical knowledge and experience within Haematology and Coagulation, with previous experience in Anticoagulation services being highly desirable.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and people-management skills.
• Be a strong team player who is able to work collaboratively, support colleagues and contribute positively to the wider department.
• Demonstrate patience, resilience, flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing service requirements.
• Be able to use initiative and creative problem-solving skills, including an ability to think outside the box when faced with operational, technical or staffing challenges.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, service improvement and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Education & Qualifications

• HCPC registered
• Specialist portfolio in Haematology and Transfusion or MSC in Haematology and Transfusion
• Quality management system training
• Evidence of CPD i e NEQAS meetings haemostasis and reflective practice
• Training qualification -training for trainers.
• MSC in Haematology and/or IBMS Fellow or Higher specialist

Experience

• 2+ years experience in discipline specific lab
• Experience in training others
• Experience in performing ISO15189 audits
• Experience working in Anticoagulation
• Experience in signing off portfolios registration or specialist on one file
• Experience with HR issues
• Proven supervisory experience.
• experience in performing appraisals
• experience in datix and incident management

Knowledge

• A wide knowledge of current methodology and developments in Haematology discipline
• Computer literate – word processing and data processing
• A wide knowledge of current developments in Biomedical Sciences
• An in-depth knowledge of ISO15189 standards and UKAS accreditation
• Knowledge and use of document control system
• A wide knowledge of current developments in the NHS
• An appreciation of local issues and/or knowledge of Stockport Trust values
• Knowledge of statistics
• Knowledge of Analyser and/or LIMS used by the Trust

Skills & abilities.

• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
• Able to build and maintain working relationships with others
• Able to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to plan and organise work effectively to achieve agreed objectives
• Able to adapt and develop new ideas to improve the level of service provided
• A willingness to take on extra responsibilities to develop the service
• Good negotiating and leadership skills
• Good written, verbal, numeracy and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of laboratory computer system
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Stock rotation and management

Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.

From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications.

Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.

At the Trust we always adhere to the UK Visas and Immigration rules pertaining to right to work; candidates who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) citizenship are required to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to be eligible to apply for either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa which allows them to work in the UK, unless they have eligibility to work in the UK via another route.

To avoid disappointment, candidates wishing to apply for a role at the Trust who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship and who would require a CoS from an employer, should carry out a self-assessment process to identify the likelihood of obtaining CoS by visiting Work in the UK.

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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.

Name Raisa Zaman Job title Technical Head of Haematology & Bloodbank manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01614194478