Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare trust as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Aylesbury. You will utilize your expertise in Haematology & Blood Transfusion while contributing to a fully automated Blood Sciences Department. The role involves training new staff, working collaboratively, and providing vital laboratory services, ensuring high standards and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Access to NHS discount schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Essential: BSc in Biomedical Science, HCPC registered.
• Desirable: Higher Specialist or MSc degree.
• Experience in laboratory techniques and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laboratory leadership and training.
• Work with Sysmex analysers and Ortho Visions.
• Provide 24-hour service requiring shift patterns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication - spoken and written

Comprehensive laboratory techniques

Technical validation of results

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science

Specialist BMS Portfolio

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist role in Haematology & Blood Transfusion working across the laboratories at Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe hospitals.

Applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with good knowledge of Haematology & Blood Transfusion.The successful applicant will be part of a team working in the various sections of this busy fully automated Blood Sciences Department based at Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

The department uses Sysmex analysers for Haematology & Coagulation and Ortho Visions in Transfusion. Equipment is standardised at both sites.

The successful applicant will be able to assist the management team in the leadership of the laboratory and the training of the next generation of laboratory scientists.We deliver a 24 hour service and you would be expected to work a shift pattern to support provision of this service.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a BMS, have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Haematology) or have equivalent proven experience at band 6 level in Haematology/Blood Transfusion. Evidence of continual professional development (CPD) will be expected to be demonstrated at interview. Candidates completing their Specialist Portfolio may be considered however they would start on band 5 if unable to satisfy the Specialist BMS criteria and will be promoted to a Specialist BMS upon completion of the specialist portfolio.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS7236162

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification Education Essential

• BSc BMS
• Specialist BMS portfolio
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Higher Specialist or MSc

Experience Essential

• Working as a member of a team
• Significant post registration experience

Desirable

• Supervising staff
• Working alone out of hours service
• Problem solving & troubleshooting
• Automated analysis with complex equipment
• Manual assays
• Quality systems and procedures

Skills & abilities Essential

• Technical validation of results
• Comprehensive laboratory techniques
• Attention to detail
• Communication - spoken and written
• Command of English language

Desirable

• Concentration
• Manual dexterity
• Interpersonal skills
• Electrophoresis
• Keyboard and mouse skills
• Numeracy
• Presentation skills
• Audit
• Basic microsoft packages
• LIMS experience

Knowledge Essential

• Comprehensive relevant laboratory theory
• Quality control and assurance
• Assays referred to other laboratories
• Safe handling of samples
• Minimum identification criteria

Special circumstances Essential

• Travel to other sites
• Work internal rotation
• Work alone at night

Desirable

• Work at point of care sites away from laboratory

Person Specification Education Essential

• BSc BMS
• Specialist BMS portfolio
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Higher Specialist or MSc

Experience Essential

• Working as a member of a team
• Significant post registration experience

Desirable

• Supervising staff
• Working alone out of hours service
• Problem solving & troubleshooting
• Automated analysis with complex equipment
• Manual assays
• Quality systems and procedures

Skills & abilities Essential

• Technical validation of results
• Comprehensive laboratory techniques
• Attention to detail
• Communication - spoken and written
• Command of English language

Desirable

• Concentration
• Manual dexterity
• Interpersonal skills
• Electrophoresis
• Keyboard and mouse skills
• Numeracy
• Presentation skills
• Audit
• Basic microsoft packages
• LIMS experience

Knowledge Essential

• Comprehensive relevant laboratory theory
• Quality control and assurance
• Assays referred to other laboratories
• Safe handling of samples
• Minimum identification criteria

Special circumstances Essential

• Travel to other sites
• Work internal rotation
• Work alone at night

Desirable

• Work at point of care sites away from laboratory

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)