Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Haematology & Blood Transfusion
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Parhaol: Permanent
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (participating in 1 in 10 out of hours rota to cover 24 hours 7 days a week)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 331-L18940825
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Tref
- Lancaster
- Cyflog
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum/pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 27/08/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Transfusion
NHS AfC: Band 6
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
A vacancy has arisen in the Blood Sciences Department at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust for an HCPC registered, Specialist Biomedical Scientist based in the Haematology and Transfusion laboratory on our Royal Lancaster Infirmary site in Lancaster.
You will be working as part of a dedicated team providing a 24/7 service to the local population. The department is committed to continuous development and quality improvement and the successful candidate must be equally committed to these principles.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The post currently attracts a recruitment and retention premium, in line with the NHS agenda for change payment schedule, in addition to standard enhancements for out of hours working.
There will be opportunities available for further developing your skills in all aspects of Haematology and Transfusion Science.
Applications will not be considered from candidates not registered as Biomedical Scientists with the HCPC.
This is an interesting and challenging position within a busy Blood Science laboratory. The Blood Science laboratories across the Trust work closely together to provide an efficient, high quality service utilising common analytical platforms and IT systems provided through a managed service contract with Beckman Coulter UK.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
The Pathology department is undergoing formation of a single service with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust becoming the host organisation. As part of this transformation this post will be subject to a TUPE process which is scheduled to take place on 1st October, 2025.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/. More information on the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Network can be found by visiting the Network website.
Manyleb y person
Education and qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Biomedical Sciences (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Specialist portfolio in Haematology, Transfusion or equivalent experience
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Highly developed technical and scientific skills
- Proven ability to manage resources effectively.
- Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings.
- Experience of working within a team
- Full understanding and awareness of the Standards for accreditation of medical laboratories
- NHS or other public sector experience
- Quality management experience
Skills, ability and knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience in a large multidisciplinary organisation
- Ability to work as part of a cohesive team
- Highly developed communication skills including report writing.
- Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office suite and computerised Pathology systems
- Demonstrable analytical problem solving skills and experience
- Meticulous, ensuring accurate data input and calculations
- Effective personel and time management skills, ebility to priortise and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of ability to deal with senistive and confidential information
Personal Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to comply with the Trust’s policies.
- Ability to travel between the Trust sites as required.
- To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- David Ryder
- Teitl y swydd
- Technical Services Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01229 491279
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
David Ryder, Technical Services Manager via Email or telephone:
[email protected] or telephone 07580818900OR
Frank Kendabie, Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Haematology via Email or telephone: [email protected] or 01524 583761
OR
Louise Downing, Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Haematology via Email or telephone: [email protected] or 01524 583761
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gwyddor Iechyd neu bob sector