Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Travel to other Trust sites may be required from time to time.)
- Job ref
- 251-FCSS2161-HAEM
- Employer
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
- Town
- Basingstoke
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Biomedical Scientist Haematology & Blood Transfusion
Band 7
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work alongside our senior team in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as laboratory training lead.
You will have significant experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion and will be required to work as part of the senior team within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratory, managing a range of laboratory procedures which contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical care of the patient. Training will be provided.
The post holder will help manage the team preparing specimens for testing, including running automated analysers and / or preparation of blood films for analysis. Maintenance of records and files will be an important part of your role but the main focus of this role will be as training officer to support training and development in the department.
The ideal candidate will have a close working relationship with Pathology scientific staff.
They will ensure adherence to the departmental policies, procedures and methods.
They will be committed to formally maintaining their skills and knowledge by appropriate training and self-education.
The post holder will be competent to work independently in all areas of the laboratory and be able to work as an autonomous Biomedical Scientist.
The post holder will have significant evidenced experience of training others in a Haematology context.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion is responsible, for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
The post-holder is responsible for a team of Associate Practitioners, and registered Biomedical Scientists.
The post holder will be responsible for providing a high-quality service that builds on the standards defined by UKAS and the MHRA. They will be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff, scientific, nursing and medical to ensure the effective delivery of clinical trials and research studies across all Trust sites. They will work closely with senior staff within the department and clinical team and registered BMS and associate practitioners
Working for our organisation
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Our values help us in what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and use these values throughout your employment with the Trust to define and develop our culture.
The post holder will be:
• Compassionate, caring about our patients.
• Accountable and responsible, always looking to improve.
• Respectful for all and show integrity in everything.
• Encouraging and challenging each other to always do our best.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Training and qualification
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Masters degree or equivalent to give the required level of specialist Blood Sciences knowledge.
Desirable criteria
- Specialist portfolio in Haematology and Blood transfusion or BBTS qualification
- IBMS training the trainers/examiners course attendance
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Working in a laboratory as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist band 7
- Experience of taking candidates through full process of IBMS portfolio acquisition
Desirable criteria
- Previous line management or team leading experience
- Previous training officer role
Skills and ability
Essential criteria
- Ability to organise own workload and that of staff under supervision and able to manage time
- Calm, well organised and self-reliant, and able to work under pressure
- Evidenced ability to come alongside and compassionately develop staff who are finding training challenging
Desirable criteria
- Able to prepare presentations as part of the laboratory training programme.
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends if required for specific requirements
- Able to work alone and under pressure, meeting deadlines and targets and service level agreements
- Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively with managers, peers and other staff members creating a positive working culture
Desirable criteria
- Flexibility to adapt quickly and efficiently to changes in working practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie le Roux
- Job title
- Haematology Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01256 313286
- Additional information
01256 473202 ext 43286
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