Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shift pattern working required)
- Job ref
- 264-7746046-CSS
- Employer
- Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust
- Town
- Kettering
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/03/2026 08:00
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist Haematology
Band 5
Job overview
Following internal promotion a vacancy has opened up for a band 5 HCPC registered biomedical scientist in the haematology and blood transfusion department at Kettering General Hospital. This role will enable the postholder to rotate through haematology, coagulation, and blood transfusion performing a wide range of investigations in a busy pathology department. Candidates should have post-registration experience in a haematology and transfusion laboratory.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist providing scientific services to patients as an aid to clinical diagnosis. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a wide range of complex analytical procedures, performing a range of manual, semi-automated and automated tests using scientific knowledge and experience to comment upon and validate results in line with ISO 15189:2022. Additionally staff must work safely with potentially hazardous samples in line with laboratory COSHH and risk assessments.
This post requires use of previous experience and developing new skills in line with the departmental training and competency framework. CPD is encouraged as part of this role.
The department operates 24/7 and is very busy so the postholder must be able to concentrate for extended time periods to successfully complete investigations and report results within laboratory turnaround times. Participation in this rota is required after suitable training. The postholder will be expected to be conversant with pathology IT systems and different types of automated analysers. Experience in blood film morphology is required.
Working for our organisation
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Analysis of specimens according to defined protocols.
Monitoring and maintenance of analytical equipment.
Initial troubleshooting of analytical problems.
Compliance with laboratory health and safety policy including COSHH and risk assessments.
As an independent practitioner of biomedical science, responsible for efficient organisation of own workload, usually under the overall supervision of the Senior BMS and Lead BMS.
Adherence to quality control procedures.
Technical validation of analytical results using appropriate quality checks. Initiation of repeat analysis if appropriate. Referral of analytical problems to supervisor where appropriate.
Ensure patient confidentiality is upheld and information governance is adhered to.
Participation in rostered duties for delivery of the laboratory 24-hour service, according to the agreed contract. Participation in the out-of-hours service includes a duty to maintain continuous cover, including cover for sickness, in conjunction with the other participants.
Use of laboratory computer software as required, including data entry and validation, spreadsheets and word processing.
Documentation for UKAS including validation and verification data.
Ensuring the EQA samples are processed and reported in a timely manner.
Answer telephone enquiries for results, etc., and transfer calls appropriately.
Always maintain a professional approach to work and deal courteously with all enquiries.
Monitoring of stocks and spares, as required by Senior or Lead BMS.
Maintenance of knowledge and skills appropriate to haematology, including participation in the departmental training programme and CPD, attending mandatory training as required by Trust policy.
Teaching and training of trainee BMS and MLAs.
To assist in the evaluation of new methodologies and equipment.
To have a commitment to identify hazards, minimise risks, risk assessments, report all incidents and notify the manager of any risks that may need assessment.
To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
To take an active part in the Laboratory Quality Management System and UKAS accreditation ensuring skills on EQMS are up to date.
The post-holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Trust's Policies.
To ensure that all duties are performed to the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
Participate in annual appraisal with your line manager, including a review of this Job Description.
Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development, maintaining a portfolio of evidence.
Undertake appropriate training and education in order to demonstrate and satisfy departmental competence standards
Any other duties consistent with this grade, as determined by the relevant supervisor, in relation to the smooth running of the department.
This job description is subject to annual review in consultation with the post-holder according to the departmental appraisal policy.
Person specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to BSc Hons (Biomedical sciences or Healthcare sciences) Must be IBMS accredited
- Must be HCPC registered
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Post-registration laboratory experience
- Manual dexterity / hand eye co-ordination
- Safe handling biological material
- Knowledge of laboratory related H&S
- Demonstration of NHS experience in a Haematology and Transfusion Laboratory including blood film examination
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate active participation in a quality management system to meet regulatory/accreditation standards
Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of results relating to direct patient care
- Ability to maintain a high level of concentration
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01536 492672
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