Senior Biomedical Scientist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Haematology/Transfusion) in Manchester. This role involves supervising laboratory staff, maintaining professional standards, and collaborating within a 24/7 service environment. Candidates must be HCPC registered with significant experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion. The position operates on a rotational shift pattern.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Completed a specialist portfolio in Haematology and Transfusion.
• Relevant MSc or Higher Specialist Diploma in Haematology or Transfusion.
• Considerable experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion, capable of providing transfusion and haematology expertise and quality.
• Eligible for band 7 with capacity to work within a 24/7 rotational service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Registered BMS, Trainee BMS and Medical Laboratory Assistant grades.
• Provide staffing, workload, performance and costing information to the Chief BMS.
• Maintain professional standards and work in accordance with ISO standards and SOPs.
• Exercise judgment and authorize results produced by yourself and others.
• Use and maintain manual and automated equipment.
• Collaborate with other Senior BMS staff to monitor departmental staff and resources.
• Monitor and report staff attendance and sickness.
• Work within a rotational shift pattern covering a 24 hr/7 day service.

Job description

Role Overview

We are a UKAS and IBMS accredited department serving multiple laboratory sites of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The position is a senior Biomedical Scientist (Haematology/Transfusion) band 7 opening. We have two band 7 vacancies, one at Oxford Road Campus and one at Wythenshawe, with possibility to work at any MFT laboratory sites on a 24/7 rotational shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Registered BMS, Trainee BMS and Medical Laboratory Assistant grades and coordinate departmental sections on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Provide staffing, workload, performance and costing information and progress reports to the Chief BMS on a regular basis.
• Maintain professional standards, working in accordance with ISO standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Exercise judgement and authorise results produced by yourself and others (including non‑registered staff).
• Use and maintain manual and automated equipment, troubleshooting and performing basic repairs.
• Collaborate with other Senior BMS staff to monitor and allocate departmental staff and resources for maximum benefit over the 24‑hour period.
• Monitor and report staff attendance and sickness and allocate annual leave.
• Work within a rotational shift pattern covering 24 hr/7 day service, with the normal pattern Monday–Friday and some weekend cover but not regular night rota.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Completed a specialist portfolio in Haematology and Transfusion.
• Relevant MSc or Higher Specialist Diploma in Haematology or Transfusion.
• Considerable experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion, capable of providing transfusion and haematology expertise and quality.
• Eligible for band 7 with capacity to work within a 24/7 rotational service.

Further Information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 30 Nov 2025.