Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion UHD

Integrated Care System; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS foundation trust in Poole is looking for a motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist for the Haematology section. The role involves clinical responsibilities, including antenatal screening and working with advanced laboratory analysers like Tosoh G11. Successful candidates will have a BSc in Biomedical Science, HCPC registration, and experience in routine haematology. With opportunities for professional development in a well-accredited department, the role supports chronic blood disorder diagnostics and offers a competitive annual salary.

Qualifications

• Completed Accredited BSc in Biomedical Science.
• Registration with HCPC.
• IBMS specialist portfolio or equivalent post-graduate knowledge.

Responsibilities

• To assist with verification and training in the upcoming move of the service.
• Provide an urgent patient-centered service while working independently and within a team.
• Mentor junior staff to comply with SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good interpretive skills

Experience in antenatal screening

Familiarity with Winpath software

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science

Tools

Tosoh G11 analyser

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion UHD

The closing date is 28 July 2025

An exciting opportunity has come available for an enthusiastic, motivated, Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the Special Haematology section of Blood Sciences at University Hospitals Dorset. We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist who is experienced in Antenatal Screening, Haemoglobinopathy and HbA1C testing. They must be professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team. The post is fixed term for maternity cover.

The Haematology department is part of the Blood Sciences department of University Hospitals Dorset. The post is currently based at Poole Hospital, but the successful candidate will be working at our laboratory in the Dorset Pathology Hub in Bournemouth. The Special Haematology service is moving from Poole to Bournemouth in a phased manner and the successful candidate will be expected to assist with verification and training amongst other tasks.

Ideally you will have experience with Tosoh G11 analysers and Winpath Enterprise.

The modern department offers a wide range of diagnostic testing facilities for Dorset Hospitals as well as local GP practices. The department is fully UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory.

Main duties of the job

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 Special Haematology. 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.

About our team?

The Haematology department is well equipped, including 2 x G11 analyser for HbA1C analysis and 1 x G11 Thal mode. Electrophoresis is performed weekly.

The clinical Haematology department is internationally renowned as a centre of excellence for chronic blood disorders including chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please contact Stacey Reichter or Yvette Berry

This role requires HCPC Registration.

Base Location: Poole Hospital - requires cross site working at Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Completed Accredited BSc in Biomedical Science
• Registration with HCPC.
• IBMS specialist portfolio or equivalent post graduate knowledge e.g. competency based evidence of specialist techniques
• MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent area of specialty

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in routine haematology
• Demonstrable experience of working in antenatal screening / haemoglobinopathies
• Experience of working in a UKAS ISO 15189 and MHRA approved laboratory
• Experience of working with Tosoh G11
• Good interpretive skills at bench level
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of common IT software
• Handling biological specimens
• Familiarity with database and spread sheet software.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Software
• Familiarity with Winpath software

Knowledge

• Ability to train junior staff to work in accordance to SOPs
• Currently participating in CPD
• A good understanding of Special Haematology

Other requirements specific to the role

• Desire and ability to relocate to the area.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to prioritise.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately to provide an urgent patient centred service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust