Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Hampshire Hospitals NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for a part-time role. This position involves conducting specialized investigations related to haemostasis and ensuring high-quality standards while supporting and training staff. The candidate should possess a Biomedical Science degree and experience in a UK Haematology lab, along with practical analytical skills essential for the role.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Accreditation as a training laboratory

Qualifications

• Experience in UK Haematology lab.
• Demonstrable knowledge of clotting and platelets.
• Practical experience of performing flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist haemostasis analytical investigations.
• Monitor internal quality control and performance.
• Participate in department’s quality management procedures.

Skills

Practical laboratory analytical skills

Able to communicate well in both verbally and written format

Able to manage own time

Able to work under pressure following complex processes

Meticulous, conscientious, enthusiastic and self-motivated

Education

Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent

State registration with the HCPC

Evidence of CPD

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job overview

This is an exciting time to join the Special Coagulation Department that provides a range of specialised clinical, diagnostic and research services to patients with suspected and confirmed inherited or acquired haemorrhagic and thrombotic disorders within the Hampshire Hospitals, GP’s and other Trusts within the Southern Haemophilia Network.

This post is for a permanent part-time position to support the Special Coagulation service. The post holder will enjoy supporting the development and training of registered BMS and other colleagues and play an active role in maintaining high standards of quality management, as well as taking a lead role in a specific responsibility commensurate with a band 6 role. The post holder will be highly skilled in the use of the latest techniques and complex instrumentation alongside more traditional manual methods of investigation. The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to provide a timely result service to clinicians. The individual will be committed to formally maintaining their skills and knowledge by appropriate training and self-education.

We are committed to the training and development of our staff, and actively encourage staff to develop their careers, IBMS Certificates and Diplomas, external courses and management qualifications. The department is accredited as a training laboratory by the IBMS for both registration and specialist portfolios.

Main duties of the job

To perform the specialist haemostasis analytical investigations of the department, as directed by senior staff, including but not limited to platelet function screening, clotting factor and inhibitor assays. To perform the specialist thrombotic and lupus analytical investigations of the department, as directed by senior staff, including clotting, chromogenic, ELISA, flow cytometry and molecular based assays. To analyse and monitor internal quality control and bring to the attention of senior staff any poor performance. To complete analysis for external quality assurance surveys and partake in department performance review meetings.

To participate in and maintain the application of agreed standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Troubleshoot analytical issues as appropriate and bring any problems to the attention of senior staff. Participate in the department’s quality management procedures, including audit, document control and non-conformance investigation. Be active in maintaining and recording the laboratory’s Health & Safety documentation.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
• State registration with the HCPC
• Experience in UK Haematology lab
• Membership of an other professional body
• Evidence of CPD

Experience & Knowledge

• Knowledge of haematology & coagulation acquired by lab experience and IBMS registration portfolio (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable knowledge of clotting and platelets to the level of a Specialist diploma
• Knowledge of analytical procedures, quality control and quality assurance
• Practical experience of working with coagulation assays
• Experience of performing various platelet function assays
• Currently performing factor assays
• Working knowledge of Ideagen/Q-pulse quality management system
• Practical experience of performing flow cytometry

Skills & Ability

• Practical laboratory analytical skills
• Able to communicate well in both verbally and written format
• Able to manage own time
• Able to work under pressure following complex processes
• Calm, well-organised, flexible, self reliant

Role Specific

• Ability to work as part of a diagnostic team
• Able to follow written and verbal instruction
• Ability to work flexible hours according to the clinical need of the service
• Able to concentrate for long periods of time, performing demanding procedures
• Can demonstrate flexibility and initiative to adapt quickly and efficiently to changing work practices
• IBMS CEP
• Meticulous, conscientious, enthusiastic and self-motivated