Specialist Biomedical Scientist Haematology

Job summary Job summary Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic and improvement focussed HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists to join the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. We are UKAS accredited and an IBMS approved training laboratory. Applications are being sought from experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice. The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week as part of the 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. The successful candidate will be expected to work across two hospital sites providing support to a Senior Biomedical Scientist in a Designated Section to be agreed following commencement in role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and supportive laboratory service that is committed to staff development, innovation and high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will gain experience across a broad range of haematology and transfusion disciplines, with opportunities to contribute to service improvement, quality management, training and audit activities. We actively support continuing professional development, specialist training and career progression within a friendly team environment. For further information, please contact Bev Byfield-Jones, Haematology Manager via email: bev.jones5@nhs.net. Main duties of the job To support Biomedical Scientists and MLA staff within the Designated Section on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital Site To support the Section Lead/Senior BMS in the Designated Section within the resources available. To assist with the training of less experienced staff in the Designated Section To monitor Quality & Performance within the Designated Section To work and maintain competence in all other sections of the laboratory as required The post holder will be expected to hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice or equivalent precursor. The role includes some weekend, bank holiday and night duties on a rotational basis. The post holder is required to have a flexible approach to shifts worked across 2 hospital sites to ensure the service is maintained safely. Training will be given to enable the duties to be carried out efficiently. Participation in the IBMS CPD scheme is encouraged All mandatory training specific to the Department and Trust will be provided and must be kept up to date. Post-graduate training will be supported as necessary to enable compliance with the qualifications required for this post. In some cases this may not be funded by the Trust. About us Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Being open and honest Ensuring people feel cared for Showing respect to everyone We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. DBS Checks and Costs Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs. Details Date posted 18 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9365-26-0740 Job locations Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD United Kingdom The Alexandra Hospital Woodrow Drive REDDITCH Worcestershire B98 7UB United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities 1. Key Duties: 1.1 Assist Section Leads with Management of the QMS in the Designated Section of the department on the WRH site 1.2 Assist with training of staff in the Designated Section 1.3 Ensure adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are available with appropriate recording of reagent lot numbers for audit and verification 1.4 Monitor IQC and EQA performance and investigate and resolve any problems in conjunction with the Section Lead BMS 1.5 Attend Laboratory meetings and present Quality and Performance updates for t