• Job Description

  Req#: C9434-25-0670?language=en&page=955&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist role in Haematology & Blood Transfusion working across the laboratories at Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe hospitals.

  Applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with good knowledge of Haematology & Blood Transfusion.The successful applicant will be part of a team working in the various sections of this busy fully automated Blood Sciences Department based at Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe Hospitals.

  Main duties of the job

  The department uses Sysmex analysers for Haematology & Coagulation and Ortho Visions in Transfusion. Equipment is standardised at both sites.

  The successful applicant will be able to assist the management team in the leadership of the laboratory and the training of the next generation of laboratory scientists.We deliver a 24 hour service and you would be expected to work a shift pattern to support provision of this service.

  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 Haematology/Blood Transfusion. 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 and will be promoted to a Specialist BMS upon completion of the specialist portfolio.

  About us

  Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

  What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

  Why work for us?

  • We're 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 withinourBHT familyimprovespositive 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

  18 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  434-SCS7236162

  Job locations

  Stoke Mandeville Hospital

  Mandeville Road

  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

  Essential

  • BSc BMS
  • Specialist BMS portfolio
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of CPD

  Desirable

  • Higher Specialist or MSc

  Experience

  Essential

  • Working as a member of a team
  • Significant post registration experience

  Desirable

  • Supervising staff
  • Working alone out of hours service
  • Problem solving & troubleshooting
  • Automated analysis with complex equipment
  • Manual assays
  • Quality systems and procedures

  Skills & abilities

  Essential

  • Technical validation of results
  • Comprehensive laboratory techniques
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication - spoken and written
  • Command of English language

  Desirable

  • Concentration
  • Manual dexterity
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Electrophoresis
  • Keyboard and mouse skills
  • Numeracy
  • Presentation skills
  • Audit
  • Basic microsoft packages
  • LIMS experience

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Comprehensive relevant laboratory theory
  • Quality control and assurance
  • Assays referred to other laboratories
  • Safe handling of samples
  • Minimum identification criteria

  Special circumstances

  Essential

  • Travel to other sites
  • Work internal rotation
  • Work alone at night

  Desirable

  • Work at point of care sites away from laboratory

  Person Specification

  Education

  Essential

  • BSc BMS
  • Specialist BMS portfolio
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of CPD

  Desirable

  • Higher Specialist or MSc

  Experience

  Essential

  • Working as a member of a team
  • Significant post registration experience

  Desirable

  • Supervising staff
  • Working alone out of hours service
  • Problem solving & troubleshooting
  • Automated analysis with complex equipment
  • Manual assays
  • Quality systems and procedures

  Skills & abilities

  Essential

  • Technical validation of results
  • Comprehensive laboratory techniques
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication - spoken and written
  • Command of English language

  Desirable

  • Concentration
  • Manual dexterity
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Electrophoresis
  • Keyboard and mouse skills
  • Numeracy
  • Presentation skills
  • Audit
  • Basic microsoft packages
  • LIMS experience

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Comprehensive relevant laboratory theory
  • Quality control and assurance
  • Assays referred to other laboratories
  • Safe handling of samples
  • Minimum identification criteria

  Special circumstances

  Essential

  • Travel to other sites
  • Work internal rotation
  • Work alone at night

  Desirable

  • Work at point of care sites away from laboratory

  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

  Mandeville Road

  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

  Mandeville Road

  Aylesbury

  HP21 8AL

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

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