Specialist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a registered Biomedical Scientist for the Haematology department. This position offers a trainee role for applicants with a relevant degree. Duties include analyzing patient blood samples, ensuring high-quality results, and participating in an out-of-hours shift rota as a trained specialist. Progression to a band 6 role is available upon competency. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a relevant accredited degree.
• Trainee BMS role available for those possessing a relevant accredited degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality and timely analysis of patient blood samples.
• Participate in the out-of-hours shift rota once competent.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by the Haematology Manager.

Skills

High-quality analysis of blood samples

Team collaboration

Ability to participate in out-of-hours shift rota

Education

Relevant accredited degree

Job description

The Haematology department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital is seeking an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly, hard‑working team. Applicants with a relevant accredited degree may also be considered for a trainee role. This is a development role, with progression to the role of Specialist BMS (band 6) possible upon being signed off as competent to participate in the out‑of‑hour shift rota. This post is open to internal and external applicants.

Salary and Progression

As a trainee BMS you will be paid at band 5 annex 21, equating to 75% of the top of the band 5 pay scale. As an HCPC registered band 5 BMS you will be paid at the full band 5 entry grade rate, with progression to a specialist BMS band 6 post following suitable training and competency assessment.

Working Pattern

The hours of work will initially be 9:00‑17:15 Monday‑Friday while training as a band 5/trainee BMS, with the longer‑term requirement of participating in the 24/7 out‑of‑hours shift rota as a specialist band 6 BMS.

Reporting and Clinical Areas

Reporting to the laboratory senior team, the successful candidate will work between the Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology laboratories. The principal duty will be to analyse, process and validate specialist investigations in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high‑quality and timely analysis of patient blood samples to aid in diagnosis and disease monitoring.
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours shift rota once competent as a specialist BMS.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by the Haematology Manager in consultation with the post holder.

Qualifications and Experience

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a relevant accredited degree. Trainee BMS role available for those with a relevant accredited degree.

Additional Information

The post holder will work in the context of the Objectives of the Pathology Directorate and the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

For further details or informal visits, please contact the recruiting manager.

Contact Details

• Mark Wrigley, Haematology Laboratory Manager – [e-mail] – 01253 951174
• Dale Pendleton, Senior BMS – 01253 956606
• Jenny Mills, Senior BMS – 01253 956606