Job vacancy: Biomedical Scientist - Peterborough, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough

Job summary

Main area: Haematology
Grade: Band 5/6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 working)
Job ref: 176-F-7367566

Employer: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Peterborough City Hospital
Town: Peterborough
Salary: £31,049 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/09/2025 23:59

Biomedical Scientist - Peterborough

Band 5/6

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are an IBMS accredited training laboratory. The department regularly holds lunchtime seminars given by internal and external speakers and we have an experienced Training Lead in post to support training needs. You must be keen to develop your knowledge and skills but to also develop others.

To work closely with the Haematology Operational Manager, Blood Transfusion manager and the Consultant Pathologists to deliver a quality driven, cost effective and customer focused Service, including Haematology & Blood Transfusion specialities.
To practice as a State registered BMS and contribute to the
scientific output of the Service, in a manner appropriate to the
professional experience of the post holder.
To take part in programmes to ensure that all staff are
appropriately trained and developed.
To assist in realignments of elements of service provision, in close
co-operation with the Consultant Pathologists, the Departmental
Management teams and the Haematology Services Manager.
To perform test procedures, often of a complex nature, accurately
recording & reporting results

All interviews will be face to face applicants should only apply if able to attend site for interview.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

An accredited BSc honours degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Relevant IBMS Specialist Portfolio, IBMS Diploma of Specialist Practice, equivalent level professional qualification (e.g. CPSM/IBMS discipline specific log book, STP, BBTS Specialist Certificate, BISHI Diploma) or a relevant biomedical science related, postgraduate M-level academic qualification (e.g. MSc), or UK NARIC confirmed equivalent and have two years professional experience within the NHS in an appropriate area of biomedical science
Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable criteria

Member of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
Evidence of training/qualification in other areas related to Laboratory work e.g. NEBOSH, Certificate of Expert Practice

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential criteria

Good practical knowledge of health and safety issues including COSHH, fire regulations and risk assessments.
Comprehensive specialist theory of Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Knowledge/understanding of the Data Protection Act.
Specialist level understanding of Quality Control and Basic Quality Management and audit Knowledge

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of Winpath LIMS system

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Competent in a broad range of specialist Haematology and Blood Transfusion practical techniques
Competent in the interpretation and specialist technical validation of result for Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Able to complete specialist technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, quality control failure.
Ability to work to, and develop, Standard Operating procedures and policies, with a good attention to detail.
Good standards of written and verbal communication with the ability to influence and share complex information
Ability to work efficiently to a high level of accuracy.
Methodical, organised, and self-motivated.
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines
Supervisory/Training skills
Competency and specialist problem solving in an automated environment

Experience

Essential criteria

Broad level of specialist experience in a Haematology/Transfusion laboratory
Competence and problem solving at a specialist level in an automated environment
Experience of out of hours duties
Familiarity with ISO15189 systems and standards.

Desirable criteria

Investigation of non-conformance through root cause analysis and corrective and preventative actions with awareness of risk management to patient and service
Completion of high quality, specialist audits identifying nonconformances and supporting teams to develop remedial actions
Experience within an IBMS registered NHS training laboratory
Accustomed to a busy environment
Awareness of current professional issues

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values – At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK.
Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Harriet Madiyiko
Job title: Blood Sciences Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01733678431

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Biomedical Scientist - Peterborough

Band 5/6

Job overview

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Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

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Applicant requirements

Documents to download

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