# Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-specialist-biomedical-scientist/d11dcf28-e7c3-4ca5-88cf-dd2394107e63 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-specialist-biomedical-scientist/d11dcf28-e7c3-4ca5-88cf-dd2394107e63.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - **Location:** Trust Headquarters, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T12:51:37.620Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Shropshire/Shrewsbury/The_Shrewsbury_Telford_Hospital_NHS_Trust/Blood_Transfusion/Blood_Transfusion-v8296941 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8296941?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sath.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and capable Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the Blood Transfusion Laboratory at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This post is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, although the postholder may be required to work across sites. The successful applicant will be a suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who may hold or be working towards an MSc in Biomedical Science and an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology/Blood Transfusion. It would be advantageous to have other qualifications such as the BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice. The role involves management and deployment of staff within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories. You will lead the Blood Transfusion sections and will ensure that all aspects of the technical performance, training and quality of those areas are of the highest standard. The postholder must have an interest in Quality and Training and will support the needs of the department in these areas. The department is an approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory and continuous professional development is actively encouraged. ### Main duties of the job - Assist the Lead Scientist and other senior grade staff in the management of the department’s sections. - To manage and deploy staff within a section(s) of work assigned to you. - To be familiar with the local application of all relevant Trust policies, e.g. health and safety, HR (personnel), and ensure that these policies are adhered to by yourself and the staff in your section. - You may be required to deputise for the Deputy Head BMS in their absence and take direct responsibility for the department. - You will provide cover for other senior specialist within your department. - You will perform a range of senior specialist activities and provide highly specialist advice to clinicians and other service users. - You will be responsible for delivering training to Specialist Diploma level within your area of expertise. - You will lead a specialist section of the department and will ensure that all aspects of the technical performance of that area are of the highest standard. - You will undertake equipment evaluation and activities which underpin the appropriate selection of methodologies and/or adaptation of procedures used in the department. - You will drive service improvements and innovation within your specialist section of the department. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Able to work autonomously and lead specialist section(s). - Adept at problem solving, taking the initiative and sound decision making. - Able to train and support staff to attain full potential. **Desirable** - Able to adapt and develop new ideas to improve the service. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Biomedical procedures gained through MSc or equivalent and consolidated through the completion of an IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline. - Working knowledge of Microsoft software in particular Word and Excel. - Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance & Laboratory accreditation. **Desirable** - Knowledge of Pathology IT systems ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through working in an NHS environment or equivalent for a minimum of five years post registration. - Experience of managing/supervising junior staff and students. **Desirable** - Familiar with instrumentation used in the department, or similar. - Experience of using Pathology IT and Hospital PAS systems. - Experience of supporting staff with registration and specialist portfolios ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent - MSc in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification - Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - Relevant IBMS Specialist Diploma(s) or Equivalent - Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) **Desirable** - Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body. - Relevant Higher Specialist Diploma ## Documents - [ai use in recruitment (pdf, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2345) - [relocating to shropshire? 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