Senior Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join their Haematology/Transfusion team. You will supervise laboratory staff and ensure the quality of results in compliance with standards. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum. A relevant MSc or higher specialist diploma in Haematology or Transfusion is required, along with HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration, through possession of an acceptable degree.
• IBMS Specialist portfolio or its predecessor the logbook.
• Evidence of CPD.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Registered BMS and Trainee BMS.
• Maintain professional standards and ISO compliance.
• Exercise judgment to validate and authorize results.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Keyboard skills

Computer literacy

Education

IBMS Higher Specialist Portfolio in Haematology

MSc with Haematology or transfusion specialism

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 November 2025

We are a UKAS and IBMS accredited department serving multiple laboratory sites of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. We have many clinical specialties and we provide a comprehensive range of Haematology and blood transfusion laboratory services, specialty diagnostic testing and reference work for leukaemia, Haemostasis, thrombosis and haemoglobinopathies predominantly at the Oxford Road Campus. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our existing team of senior Biomedical Scientists as a Haematology/Transfusion rotational band 7 senior BMS. You will be HCPC registered, have completed a specialist portfolio in haematology and transfusion. You must also have a relevant MSc or Higher Specialist Diploma in Haematology or Transfusion. You will have considerable relevant experience in Haematology and blood transfusion in order to provide transfusion and Haematology experience, expertise and quality. There are two band 7 vacancies, one at Oxford Road Campus and one at Wythenshawe however the succesful candidates may be based at any of the MFT laboratory sites and will be contracted to work 24/7 depending on the needs of the service. In return we will provide a comprehensive induction program, support you in the development of your skills and knowledge as a Senior Biomedical Scientist through mentor-ship and annual appraisal.

Main duties of the job

Supervise Registered BMS, Trainee BMS and Medical Laboratory Assistant grades and co-ordinate the organisation of a departmental section(s) on a day-to-day basis and provide information and progress reports eg, staffing, workload, performance and costing, to Chief BMS at regular intervals. Maintain professional Standards working effectively and in accordance with ISO standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Exercising judgement and interpretation to validate and authorise results produced by self and others (including those produced by nonRegistered staff) You will be required to use and maintain manual and automated equipment including 'troubleshooting' and basic repair. Collaboration with other Senior BMS staff to monitor and allocate departmental staff and resources to maximum benefit over the 24hr period is essential to the running of the department. You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting staff attendance and sickness and allocating annual leave. The department requires staff to work shifts that ensure that the continual service needs of the department can be met. To achieve this, you will be contracted to work within a rotational shift pattern which will include shifts throughout the departments 24 hours a day / 7 days per week service. However the expectation is that your normal pattern of work will be Monday to Friday with some weekend cover. There is also an expectation that you will NOT participate in a regular night rota

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration, through possession of an acceptable degree
• IBMS Specialist portfolio or its predessessor the logbook
• IBMS Higher Specialist Portfolio in Haematology or Diploma of Expert Practice in Routine Haematology or MSc with Haematology or transfusion specialism.
• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge and Experience

• Appropriate laboratory experience
• Previous experience within the discipline at Specialist BMS Level
• Substantial experience within discipline

Communication

• Evidence of working as part of a team
• Keyboard skills & computer literacy
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Awareness of management issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer Annum, Pro Rata