Specialist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Specialist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join their Haematology department. The ideal candidate will hold an HCPC registration and an IBMS accredited BSc, focusing on analyzing patient blood samples to aid in diagnosis. This role offers opportunities for development toward a specialist BMS position, with initial hours 9-5 while training, transitioning to a 24/7 shift pattern. You will be part of a supportive team and play a crucial role in ensuring patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• BSc in a relevant field accredited by IBMS is required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) is expected.
• Specialization in Haematology or Blood Transfusion is needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, process, and validate specialist investigations in Haematology.
• Ensure high-quality and timely analysis of patient blood samples.
• Participate in the 24/7 out-of-hours shift rota as a BMS.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Computer literate (including pathology systems and Microsoft packages)

Excellent attention to detail

Able to work flexibly to meet the changing requirements of the service

Out of hours working and commitment to 24 hour working

Education

IBMS Accredited BSc

HCPC registration

Commitment to CPD

Specialism in Haematology/BT

Job description

Specialist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Closing date: 29 December 2025

The Haematology department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital is seeking an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work within our friendly, hard‑working team. Applicants with a relevant accredited degree may also be considered in a trainee role. This is a development role, with progression to the role of Specialist BMS (band 6) possible upon being signed off as competent to participate in the out‑of‑hour shift rota.

If employed as a trainee BMS you will be paid at band 5 annex 21, equating to 75% of the top of the band 5 pay scale.

As an HCPC registered band 5 BMS you will be paid at the full band 5 entry grade rate, with progression to a specialist BMS band 6 post following suitable training and competency assessment to allow participation in the out‑of‑hours shift rota.

Reporting to the laboratory senior team, the successful candidate will be working between the Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology laboratories. You will be required to ensure high‑quality and timely analysis of patient blood samples, to aid in diagnosis and disease monitoring. The hours of work will initially be 9‑5:15 Monday‑Friday while training as a band 5/trainee BMS, with the longer‑term requirement of participating in the 24/7 out‑of‑hours shift rota as a specialist band 6 BMS.

Please note, this post is open to applications from internal and external applicants.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in the context of the Objectives of the Pathology Directorate and the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The principal duty of the post holder will be to analyse, process and validate specialist investigations in Haematology, blood transfusion and immunology. Additional duties will be undertaken as directed by the Haematology Manager in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• IBMS Accredited BSc
• Commitment to CPD
• Specialism in Haematology/BT

Experience

• Working as a member of a team in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in Haematology and/or Transfusion
• Experience of supervising/training staff

Skills and ability

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer literate (including pathology systems and Microsoft packages)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work flexibly to meet the changing requirements of the service
• Out of hours working and commitment to 24 hour working

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.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust