Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Transfusion

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for their Blood Sciences Department. This role at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary requires HCPC registration and offers opportunities for skill development in Haematology and Transfusion Science. The position comes with a competitive salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum and is part of a dedicated team offering a 24/7 service to local communities. Permanent full-time contract available.

Benefits

Salary based on Agenda for Change pay scheme

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience working in a team environment is essential.
• Full understanding of medical laboratory accreditation standards required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a 24/7 service in the Blood Sciences Department.
• Develop skills in all aspects of Haematology and Transfusion Science.
• Work effectively within a dedicated team to ensure high-quality services.

Skills

Highly developed technical and scientific skills

Effective personnel and time management skills

Excellent IT skills

Demonstrable analytical problem-solving skills

Ability to manage resources effectively

Highly developed communication skills

Experience in a large multidisciplinary organisation

Education

Biomedical Sciences (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification

HCPC registration

Specialist portfolio in Haematology, Transfusion or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Computerised Pathology systems

Job description

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen in the Blood Sciences Department at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust for an HCPC registered, Specialist Biomedical Scientist based in the Haematology and Transfusion laboratory on our Royal Lancaster Infirmary site in Lancaster.

You will be working as part of a dedicated team providing a 24/7 service to the local population. The department is committed to continuous development and quality improvement and the successful candidate must be equally committed to these principles.

Main duties of the job

The post currently attracts a recruitment and retention premium, in line with the NHS agenda for change payment schedule, in addition to standard enhancements for out of hours working.

There will be opportunities available for further developing your skills in all aspects of Haematology and Transfusion Science. Applications will not be considered from candidates not registered as Biomedical Scientists with the HCPC.

This is an interesting and challenging position within a busy Blood Science laboratory. The Blood Science laboratories across the Trust work closely together to provide an efficient, high quality service utilising common analytical platforms and IT systems provided through a managed service contract with Beckman Coulter UK.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

The Pathology department is undergoing formation of a single service with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust becoming the host organisation. As part of this transformation this post will be subject to a TUPE process scheduled to take place on 1st October, 2025.

Job details

Date posted: 06 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 331-L18940825-A

Job locations: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP

Job description and responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk. More information on the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Network can be found by visiting the Network website.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Biomedical Sciences (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification
• HCPC registration
• Specialist portfolio in Haematology, Transfusion or equivalent experience

Experience

• Highly developed technical and scientific skills
• Proven ability to manage resources effectively.
• Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings.
• Experience of working within a team
• Full understanding and awareness of the Standards for accreditation of medical laboratories
• NHS or other public sector experience
• Quality management experience

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Experience in a large multidisciplinary organisation
• Ability to work as part of a cohesive team
• Highly developed communication skills including report writing.
• Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office suite and computerised Pathology systems
• Demonstrable analytical problem solving skills and experience
• Meticulous, ensuring accurate data input and calculations
• Effective personnel and time management skills, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information

Personal Skills

• Ability to comply with the Trust's policies.
• Ability to travel between the Trust sites as required.
• To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns.

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. 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP

Employer's website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk