Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in shifts)
- Job ref
- 318-25-T0706
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trustwide (Cross County)
- Town
- Gloucestershire (Gloucester and Cheltenham)
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 (pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Specialist BMS in Special Haematology, Band 7
Band 7
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the largest employer in the county, we’re proud to provide outstanding acute, elective, and specialist services to over 650,000 people across our county. Whether you’re just beginning your NHS journey or taking the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in innovation, research, and transformation, with over 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our two district hospitals.
You can expect a welcoming and supportive culture and you’ll be supported by passionate colleagues who care deeply about teamwork, development, and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring, and leadership opportunities to help you grow in your career. Gloucestershire has the perfect mix of culture, countryside, and community. With excellent schools, transport links, and access to award-winning green spaces, it’s a great place to live and work.
We value the diversity of our workforce and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team, in this busy, friendly department.
Gloucestershire Hospitals Foundation Trust provides countywide Haematology and Transfusion services across two major sites at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals. We have a 24/7 service with specialisms rationalised across sites.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in the country providing high quality acute elective and specialist care for a population of more than 850,000 people. This incorporates specialist services, including haematological malignancies, for neighbouring counties and we have facilities for autologous stem cell transplantation. We support Clinical Immunology with an Immunology Laboratory within the management structure of Haematology. Overall, the department processes approximately 78,000 requests and 1.5 million tests per annum.
This exciting opportunity is for a Senior Specialist in Haematology with particular responsibility for Special Haematology. The areas of responsibility include morphology, special staining and haematological malignancies.
Participation in a 24/7 shift system including nights, lates, early and core sessions. This also includes a backup system to offer advice and cover sessions at short notice due to sickness.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Specialist in Haematology has a pivotal role in ensuring the service to clinicians and patients is of the highest quality and provided in an environment that is safe for staff and visitors. Their expert knowledge on the application of Haematology theory and methods drives continual quality improvement within the department. Specific responsibility for the areas of Special Haematology including morphology, special staining and the local element of the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service.
Working for our organisation
We are a busy, fluid environment comprising both support staff and technical staff. We are a very social group with recent activities including bowling, skittles, meals out and family walks. Staff are very inclusive and we appreciate our diversity. The days go quickly and there is always something to do!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be registered with the HCPC and have completed an MSc in Haematology. With extensive post registration experience within an NHS Haematology Laboratory and have relevant experience in the specialist areas of morphology, special staining and Haematological malignancies. Acting as a role model and mentor to more junior members of the team. Running regular educational sessions for staff on interesting cases to develop the team. Supporting the training of morphology for more junior BMS staff and marking of Specialist Portfolio work in the areas of special haematology.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered with the HCPC
- Accredited Honours Degree in Biomedical Science
- MSc in Haematology
Desirable criteria
- Management Qualification
- Training Qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust’s values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
- Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care delivery.
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
Desirable criteria
- Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive post registration experience in an NHS Haematology or Blood Sciences Laboratory
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of working in a busy NHS Pathology Department
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Goody
- Job title
- Deputy Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 5288
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