Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Blood Sciences team in Haematology and Blood Transfusion at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The role involves a 37.5 hour week and a 24/7 service, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Join the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Pathology Services, an accredited laboratory equipped with modern analyzers, where you will contribute to high-quality diagnostic services

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with post-registration experience.
• Proficiency across Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Willingness to cover 24/7 service (nights, weekends, bank holidays).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service.
• Organise and perform laboratory procedures to HCPC BMS standards.
• Attain proficiency in Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Participate in out-of-hours service as lone worker or team leader.
• Deputise for Senior BMS staff and lead a specialist section.

Skills

HCPC registered

Post-registration experience

Education

Biomedical Scientist degree

Tools

Sysmex XN analyser

CN6000 analyser

Grifols equipment

Job description

Job overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with relevant post-registration experience to join the Blood Sciences team in Haematology and Blood Transfusion at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

We would like to appoint a suitably qualified 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.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service.
• To understand, organise and perform competently a range of laboratory procedures, either singly or as part of a team, that equate to the training and qualifications of a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered BMS.
• You will be required to attain proficiency in the relevant areas of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion essential to support the provision of a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week Blood Science service.
• You will be required to participate in the provision of the out of hour’s service either as a lone worker or as a team leader.
• You will be required to deputise for Senior BMS staff in their absence and take lead responsibility for a specialist section of the department, as required.

Working for your organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) Pathology Services are accredited to UKAS standards. The Haematology section is equipped with a Sysmex XN and CN6000 analysers. Automated Grifols Equipment is in use in the Blood Transfusion Department. The department is an approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory and continuous professional development is actively encouraged.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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