• Job Description

  Req#: C9434-25-0566?language=en&page=33&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  As a Biomedical Scientist in Blood Sciences the post holder is responsible for processing laboratory tests on patient samples in any of the sub-sections of the laboratory in rotation. The post holder will be qualified; HCPC registered. They must be able to apply the latest scientific knowledge coupled with the most up to date scientific methods. They must become competent to accurately and safely use and carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on complex and expensive analysers. They will work as a valued member of a team able to function with minimum supervision deputising for more senior staff as appropriate. They will support and participate in the Quality Management system.

  Sub-sections are:

  Sample Reception; sample receipt, ID and data entry

  Biochemistry } Complex analysers for routine biochemistry and immunoassay, full

  Haematology } blood counts, coagulation, haemoglobinopathy, microscopy, PCR

  Immunology } and manual assays

  Transfusion } Blood group and Antibody screens, Cross matching blood for transfusion

  The successful applicant will be part of a team working in the Biochemistry section of this busy Blood Sciences Department in Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe Hospitals. This post will rotate between the two hospitals.

  Previous applicants need not apply as application will not be considered.

  Main duties of the job

  • To follow Standard Operating Procedures and to participate in their regular review and update.
  • To prepare, store and use reagents and consumables in a manner suitable for patient investigations.
  • To become proficient in manual laboratory procedures such as precision pipetting, reagent preparation and complex analytical procedures.
  • To undertake technical validation of complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.
  • To take appropriate action when there is a situation that may cause a service failure.
  • To be able to calibrate, maintain, operate and troubleshoot expensive and complex hardware and software.
  • To maintain and perform QC & EQA on assays, including point of care assays where appropriate.

  About us

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  What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

  We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

  We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

  Why work for us?

  Were 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 within our BHT family improves positive 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

  20 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

  Reference number

  434-SCS7209416

  Job locations

  Stoke Mandeville Hospital

  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 bht.recruitment@nhs.net 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 bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

  Person Specification

  Education & Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science ratified by the IBMS.
  • Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC).

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

  Special Circumstances

  Essential

  • Travel to other sites

  Experience

  Essential

  • Working as a member of a team

  Desirable

  • Work experience in a laboratory setting
  • Working alone during an out-of-hours service
  • Troubleshooting

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Comprehensive Biochemistry Laboratory Theory.
  • Quality control and Assurance.
  • Safe handling of potentially infectious samples.
  • Minimum identification criteria for samples and requests
  • Knowledge of health and safety risks & requirements
  • Communication - spoken and written.

  Desirable

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Basic Microsoft packages.

  Person Specification

  Education & Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science ratified by the IBMS.
  • Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC).

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

  Special Circumstances

  Essential

  • Travel to other sites

  Experience

  Essential

  • Working as a member of a team

  Desirable

  • Work experience in a laboratory setting
  • Working alone during an out-of-hours service
  • Troubleshooting

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Comprehensive Biochemistry Laboratory Theory.
  • Quality control and Assurance.
  • Safe handling of potentially infectious samples.
  • Minimum identification criteria for samples and requests
  • Knowledge of health and safety risks & requirements
  • Communication - spoken and written.

  Desirable

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Basic Microsoft packages.

  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

  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

  Aylesbury

  HP21 8AL

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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