Job summary
- Main area
- Family Health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (to cover shifts 24/7 to meet service demand.)
- Job ref
- 264-7480559-CSS
- Employer
- Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kettering General Hospital
- Town
- Kettering
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Haematology/Transfusion)
Band 6
Job overview
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) HCPC Registered with experience of Haematology and Blood Transfusion
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic HCPC registered specialist BMS with experience of working in Haematology and Transfusion, preferably within the NHS. Candidates should have completed their IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology with Transfusion Practice.
The post holder will be required to actively participate in the 24/7, 365 rota following completion of in-house training and competency assessment.
Applicants will need to possess good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will rotate through all sections of the Haematology laboratory. This includes Routine Haematology, Coagulation, Morphology and Blood Transfusion. The role involves performing a variety of complex analytical procedures.
You will demonstrate skills and knowledge required including the safe handling of hazardous chemical and biological materials.
You must be able to concentrate for extended time periods to successfully complete complex investigations.
You will be encouraged to contribute to the future development of the Haematology service.
Our department is equipped with an automated track system consisting of Sysmex analysers in both Haematology and Coagulation. The department offers in-house haemoglobinopathy and specialist haemostasis testing.
The department is accredited to UKAS ISO 15189 and is registered with the Institute of Biomedical Sciences as a training laboratory for pre- and post-registration training.
Kettering offers a well-located place to develop your career further, with good transport links, close to the countryside and affordable living accommodation.
Working for our organisation
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.
Person specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration with IBMS accredited BSc
- Holds an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and or Transfusion
- Must be HCPC registered
Desirable criteria
- Hold a MSC or equivalent in a suitable subject
Knowledge/experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Post-registration laboratory experience (in relevant discipline)
- Demonstrate active participation in a quality management system to meet regulatory/accreditation standards.
- Being able to work as a member of a team
- Safe handling biological material
- Manual dexterity to manipulate samples for processing
- Knowledge of laboratory related H&S
- Knowledge of confidentiality requirements
Desirable criteria
- Demonstration of NHS experience in a Haematology and Transfusion Laboratory
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good organisational skills/Able to prioritise workload
- Knowledge of confidentiality requirements
- Knowledge of laboratory related H&S
- Some understanding of results relating to direct patient care
- Ability to maintain a high level of concentration
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to train and develop others
- Team management or supervision experience
- Demonstrates SOP/RA/COSHH writing and review.
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Stenson
- Job title
- Lead BMS (Haematology)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01536 493015
- Additional information
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