Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Requirements
Candidates must be HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a relevant IBMS Specialist Portfolio and UK laboratory experience. A sound theoretical and practical knowledge in Haematology is required, along with evidence of continuing professional development.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist within the Haematology department. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals to help deliver a first-class service to our users.
We are one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in England and is composed of 4 hospital sites; Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.
Additional funding has been awarded to recognise the growth within our Trust. In 2024 we saw our new 45 million elective hub at Solihull Hospital open, Heartlands Treatment Centre became fully operational, and our services continued to expand at Good Hope and QE.
The department receives over a million requests annually, providing a 24hr diagnostic and monitoring service. The laboratory is ISO15189 & MHRA accredited, approved for IBMS training and military training facility. Additionally, the laboratory situated on the QEH site is the nominated Coagulation laboratory for the West Midlands Regional Haemophilia comprehensive care service, and a designated Trauma Centre.
Applicants will rotate through Haematology, Coagulation & Blood Transfusion. The ideal candidate must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a relevant IBMS Specialist Portfolio. You must have UK laboratory experience as a BMS, with a specialist interest in Haematology, having a sound theoretical and practical knowledge. Further study, scientific posters & papers, CPD are strongly encouraged and supported.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
You will be responsible for performing the technical tasks to meet the needs of the laboratory service, in line with HCPC standards of proficiency. This includes analysis, technical validation, interpretive decisions, and reporting of samples to achieve efficient and effective patient care and resource management. You will be expected to work collaboratively within the laboratory team. You will be committed to providing a high standard of service to our patients and partake in the quality programme of the laboratory. You should have an understanding of legislation, regulation and the maintenance of compliance with ISO 15189:2022.
After appropriate training you will be expected to participate in the departmental shift system which attracts AFC enhanced payments.
Applications will be considered from individuals who require the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology & Hospital Transfusion Science. In these circumstances successful applicant salaries will be as per AFC Annex 21 - 70% of the top of band 6 until awarded the diploma, which would be expected to be completed in less than two years. Please indicate progress of the diploma within your application.
For further details, please contact Jann Cera, Blood Transfusion Laboratory Manager on 0121 424 2473 or email jann.cera@uhb.nhs.uk
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
State registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
Post registration specialist competency portfolio or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines
Experience
Essential
Experience of working in clinical laboratories commensurate with the laboratory position.
Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
A Working Knowledge Of
Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry,
Microbiology and Cellular Pathology).
Quality control and assurance practices.)
Laboratory health and safety.
HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
Desirable
Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
Additional Criteria
Essential
Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
Perform in a team.
Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual, and specialised techniques.
Good and accurate IT input and MS Office skills
Effective communication skills both written and oral.
Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
Honesty
Reliability
Resilience and adaptability
Self-motivated.
Positive attitude.
Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Jann Cera
jann.cera@uhb.nhs.uk
01214242473
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-9015047
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Attachments
Job Description
JD PS.pdf – 530KB Opens in a new window
Education
["bachelor degree", "professional certificate"]
Skills
About University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national and international population. It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Chest Clinic. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible. We see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe. We are a regional centre for cancer, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis. We also have expertise in premature baby care, bone marrow transplants and thoracic surgery and have the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. We provide a series of highly specialist cardiac, liver and neurosurgery services to patients from across the UK. We are world-renowned for our trauma care and have developed pioneering surgical techniques in the management of ballistic and blast injuries, including bespoke surgical solutions for previously unseen injuries. As a result of its clinical expertise in treating trauma patients and military casualties, the QEHB has been designated both a Level 1 Trauma Centre and host of the UK’s only £20m National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (SRMRC). We have over 24,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. UHB is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and aims to achieve positive change for LGBTQ+ people by creating an inclusive, inspiring and equal environment for both staff and service users.
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