Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shifts 365 days per year)
- Job ref
- 252-8227313
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £33,677 - £40,996 per annum inclusive of allowances
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion (DVH)
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Biomedical Scientist In Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
For the Band 5 post you must provide:
Evidence of State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) specifically as a Biomedical Scientist,
Willingness to participate in the out of hour’s service
Evidence of CPD
We are looking for well-motivated, HCPC registered individuals, with experience of working in an NHS pathology laboratory (or equivalent) to join our Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department based at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford.
In partnership with Beckman Coulter UK (BCUK) our newly designed and refurbished pathology laboratory houses a range of equipment including: Beckman Coulter DxH 900 Analysers and Slidemaker/Stainer (SMS), IL(Werfen) TOP 700 and TOP 550 coagulation analysers, Biorad Variant II for Haemoglobinopathy screening and Ortho Vision blood grouping analysers.
This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.
Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been recieved.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be expected to participate in an ongoing quality programme to maintain compliance with the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and United Kingdom Accreditation Standards (UKAS).
This post will require full participation full in a 24/7 shift working pattern and will received enhanced pay in line with Agenda for change unsocial hours payments for maintaining round the clock services.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities:
Perform tests and assays on all samples as necessary, according to established protocols and required standards.
Ensure that documentation e.g. patient records and manual testing worksheets are maintained to both local and Trust standards (including electronic records).
Undertake technical validation of laboratory investigations, ensuring accuracy and precision of all results
Prioritise samples for processing and results for issuing
Validate and release clinical results onto iLab system, where results are then available to service users
Ensure that abnormal results are reported to the appropriate person.
Service and maintain all specialist equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and good laboratory practice.
Carry out basic analyser trouble shooting
Ensure procedures for maintaining equipment are followed
Maintain adequate stocks and ensure efficient use of reagents and consumables.
Please see attached job description for further information
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Science.
- State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) specifically as a Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Haematology and/or Transfusion Science
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of theory and analytical techniques in Haematology/Blood transfusion.
- Knowledge of current trends in Haematology/Blood transfusion and the requirements of UKAS and MHRA.
- Up to date knowledge of test methodology and developments in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Methodical and able to organise own workload
- Ability to solve problems
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to produce results within set deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of more complicated Haematology/Blood transfusion.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Basic understanding and experience in Haematology/Blood transfusion
- Previous experience in a pathology department
Desirable criteria
- Use of QPulse quality management system software
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Haskins
- Job title
- Chief BMS in Blood Transfusion
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428501
- Additional information
Graeme Bain, Chief BMS in Haematology
01322 428475
List jobs with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust in Health Science Services or all sectors