Specialist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join its Haematology department. The role offers development opportunities, including potential progression to a Specialist BMS position. Responsibilities include working across multiple laboratories and providing timely analysis of blood samples. Internal and external applicants are welcome to apply, with compensation depending on the level of experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Relevant accredited degree may be considered for a trainee role.

Responsibilities

• Work between the Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology laboratories.
• Ensure high quality and timely analysis of patient blood samples.
• Analyse, process and validate specialist investigations.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Haematology Manager.

Job description

Overview

The Haematology department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital is seeking a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work within our friendly, hard‑working team. Applicants with a relevant accredited degree may also be considered for 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.

Key Information & Compensation

• 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 payscale.
• As a HCPC registered band 5 BMS, you will be paid at the full band 5 entry 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.
• Hours: 9:00‑5:15 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.

Responsibilities

• Work between the Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology laboratories.
• Ensure high‑quality and timely analysis of patient blood samples to aid in diagnosis and disease monitoring.
• Analyse, process and validate specialist investigations in Haematology, blood transfusion and immunology.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Haematology Manager in consultation with the post holder.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Applicants with a relevant accredited degree may also be considered for a trainee role.

Application

Post is open to internal and external applicants. Please contact the recruiting manager for any further information. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed description of the role. Advert closes Monday 29 Dec 2025.