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Job summary

Main area
Blood Sciences
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working including weekends, nights and bank holidays)
Job ref
223-SBS-789
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/10/2026 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with relevant post-registration experience to join the Blood Sciences team in Haematology and Blood Transfusion at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. 

We would like to appoint a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist, to assist with the provision of a diagnostic service and support the delivery of a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week service as part of a 37.5 hour working week - including evenings, nights, weekends and bank/public holidays. 

Main duties of the job

  • Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service.
  • To understand, organise and perform competently a range of laboratory procedures, either singly or as part of a team, that equate to the training and qualifications of a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered BMS.
  • You will be required to attain proficiency in the relevant areas of Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion essential to support the provision of a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week Blood Science service. 
  • You will be required to participate in the provision of the out of hour’s service either as a lone worker or as a team leader.
  • You will be required to deputise for Senior BMS staff in their absence and take lead responsibility for a specialist section of the department, as required. 

Working for our organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) Pathology Services are accredited to UKAS standards. The Haematology section is equipped with a Sysmex XN and CN6000 analysers.  Automated Grifols Equipment is in use in the Blood Transfusion Department.   The department is an approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory and continuous professional development is actively encouraged. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Relevant IBMS Specialist Diploma(s)
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable criteria
  • Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
  • Multi-disciplinary Specialist Diploma or Specialist Diploma in more than one Blood Science Discipline or equivalent qualification e.g. BBTS Specialist Certificate.
  • IOSH

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantial practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through working in an NHS environment
  • Experience of Out of Hours working
  • Experience of working unsupervised within scope of practice
  • Experience of analyser/equipment/IQC troubleshooting
Desirable criteria
  • Multi-disciplinary working experience.
  • Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
  • Familiar with instrumentation used in the department, or similar.
  • Experience of using Pathology LIMS and a Quality management software.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft software in particular Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Quality Assurance
  • Knowledge of Laboratory accreditation and compliance.
Desirable criteria
  • Experienced with Laboratory LIMS systems

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Eve Wilson
Job title
Deputy Head BMS - Blood Transfusion
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

 

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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