# Haematology Senior BMS (Fixed term) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/haematology-senior-bms-fixed-term/d728cc33-5ad8-4376-a417-27ba64a89c1e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/haematology-senior-bms-fixed-term/d728cc33-5ad8-4376-a417-27ba64a89c1e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Stepping Hill Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 Plus unsocial hours pay for OOH shifts - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Part time - 34.5 hours per week (Out of hours shift working may be required) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T14:50:36.043Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Stockport/Stockport_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Haematology_Coagulation_Blood_bank/Haematology_Coagulation_Blood_bank-v8353240 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8353240?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.stockport.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a motivated and innovative Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and hardworking team. The post holder will act as a Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in the Haematology department at Stepping Hill hospital . A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential. The department is UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory. We are fully automated with a Siemens Atellica Hemas , Automated Slidemaker Stainer, Sysmex CN3000, Ortho Vision, and TOSOH G11 analysers. In addition there is automated ESR analysis and a Siemens Hematek slide stainer and currently validating the Scopio digital morphology software. The post is predominantly working core hours however to support the 24/7 OOH rota there may be occasions when OOH working is necessary. The post is based at Stepping Hill hospital only. ### Main duties of the job The Senior Biomedical Scientist (BMS) will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, deployment and supervision of staff within the designated section, ensuring a safe, effective and high-quality service. The post holder will act as Lead Training Officer for Haematology, including Coagulation, providing specialist technical advice, coordinating section activities and supporting staff training and competency development. Previous experience and specialist knowledge in Anticoagulation and Coagulation would be highly desirable, as the department provides an Anticoagulation Clinic service for the Trust. Working closely with the Technical Head of Haematology & Blood Bank and senior Blood Sciences staff, the post holder will contribute to service development and improvement, ensuring compliance with ISO 15189:2022, MHRA regulations, Trust policies and maintaining IBMS training status. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with excellent people skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. They will be patient, approachable, adaptable and flexible, with a positive attitude to change and the ability to think creatively and “outside the box” when addressing technical or operational challenges. The department is committed to supporting professional development, training and career progression, providing opportunities to further develop specialist and leadership skills. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful candidate will: - Be State Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). - Have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and Transfusion Practice, or an equivalent specialist qualification. - Ideally hold a discipline-specific MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification however for this fixed term post this is not essential. - Have a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience working within an NHS Haematology, Coagulation/Anticoagulation and Transfusion laboratory environment. - Have experience of working within a quality-focused, accredited laboratory environment, with an understanding of relevant standards and regulatory requirements. - Ideally have experience of laboratory automation and the ability to work effectively with modern laboratory systems and technologies. - Have sound technical knowledge and experience within Haematology and Coagulation, with previous experience in Anticoagulation services being highly desirable. - Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and people-management skills. - Be a strong team player who is able to work collaboratively, support colleagues and contribute positively to the wider department. - Demonstrate patience, resilience, flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing service requirements. - Be able to use initiative and creative problem-solving skills, including an ability to think outside the box when faced with operational, technical or staffing challenges. - Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, service improvement and maintaining high standards of patient care. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - A wide knowledge of current methodology and developments in Haematology discipline - Computer literate – word processing and data processing - A wide knowledge of current developments in Biomedical Sciences - An in-depth knowledge of ISO15189 standards and UKAS accreditation - Knowledge and use of document control system **Desirable** - A wide knowledge of current developments in the NHS - An appreciation of local issues and/or knowledge of Stockport Trust values - Knowledge of statistics - Knowledge of Analyser and/or LIMS used by the Trust ### Experience **Essential** - 2+ years experience in discipline specific lab - Experience in training others **Desirable** - Experience in performing ISO15189 audits - Experience working in Anticoagulation - Experience in signing off portfolios registration or specialist on one file - Experience with HR issues - Proven supervisory experience. - experience in performing appraisals - experience in datix and incident management ### Skills & abilities. **Essential** - Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients - Able to build and maintain working relationships with others - Able to offer encouragement and support to others to foster both personal and professional development - Able to work independently and as part of a team - Ability to plan and organise work effectively to achieve agreed objectives - Able to adapt and develop new ideas to improve the level of service provided - A willingness to take on extra responsibilities to develop the service **Desirable** - Good negotiating and leadership skills - Good written, verbal, numeracy and IT skills - Excellent attention to detail - Knowledge of laboratory computer system - Teaching and presentation skills - Stock rotation and management ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - HCPC registered - Specialist portfolio in Haematology and Transfusion or MSC in Haematology and Transfusion **Desirable** - Quality management system training - Evidence of CPD i e NEQAS meetings haemostasis and reflective practice - Training qualification -training for trainers. - MSC in Haematology and/or IBMS Fellow or Higher specialist - Leadership or management qualification /courses ## Documents - [candidate pack (pdf, 310.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2576) - [applicant guide (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1756) - [our behaviours - care (pdf, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1757) - [band 7 blood sciences team leader jd and ps (pdf, 392.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10679898) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.