Job summary
- Main area
- Diagnostics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 210-2026-501
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist
Band 5
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
HCPC Registered Band 5 Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Transfusion
The Blood Sciences department has an exciting vacancy for a Biomedical Scientist, Band 5.
The role includes working as part of a multidisciplinary trained BMS team primarily within Haematology and Transfusion, in a UKAS accredited laboratory.
The laboratory utilises Beckman Coulter automation across Blood Sciences. Currently the laboratory has DxH 900 haematology analysers,, Stago Starmax for coagulation testing, TOSOH G11 for HbA1c and abnormal haemoglobin screening, and Ortho Vision Swifts in Blood Transfusion.
The ideal candidate will currently be currently working within a UKAS accredited NHS Blood Sciences laboratory as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure the work within Blood Sciences is processed to the required standard, within agreed turnaround times and appropriate action is taken when necessary following departmental procedures.
- To perform equipment maintenance and quality control of test procedures to agreed schedules within assigned area.
- To ensure quality compliance to maintain laboratory accreditation to ISO 15189:2022, including participation in audits.
- To monitor and maintain equipment, to undertake basic trouble shooting and inform section leader of any non-conformities.
- To contribute to providing reports in a timely manner to contribute to patient care and treatment.
- Under strict protocols, validate and authorise routine and specialist results, or refer to Blood Sciences clinical staff for release to users where appropriate.
- To participate in the rotation through, and maintain competency in, all relevant departments of the Blood Sciences laboratory.
- To assist with laboratory stores and maintenance of consumable stocks.
- To suggest ways to improve working practices.
- To assist with verification of assays or equipment when required.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
- IBMS Accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Membership of IBMS
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Be proficient in the use of information technology, in particular lab computer system.
- Be fully competent with the use of standard laboratory analysers across the various disciplines (Transfusion, Haematology and/or Biochemistry)
- Demonstrate professional and technical judgement.
Desirable criteria
- Multidisciplinary experience within Transfusion, Haematology and Biochemistry
- Experience with fully automated Blood Sciences systems
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Pierce
- Job title
- Blood Sciences Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 362175
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