Job overview
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has re-designed its Pathology services with new state-of-the art equipment and new laboratory, and with a new Lab Info Management System being installed later this year. An opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist within the field of Haematology and Blood Transfusion is now available.
The post holder will be highly skilled in the use of the latest techniques and complex instrumentation alongside more traditional manual methods of investigation. The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to provide a timely result service to the clinician. The individual will be committed to formally maintaining their specialist skills and knowledge by appropriate training and self-education.
The post holder will enjoy supporting the development and training of registered BMS and associate practitioner colleagues and play an active role in maintaining high standards of quality management, as well as taking a lead role in a specific responsibility commensurate with a band 6 role.
Main duties of the job
We provide a 24/7 diagnostic service and we can offer full time hours covering day, evening, night and weekends.
If you have the qualifications and experience (minimum IBMS specialist portfolio or IBMS accredited MSc) and wish to develop your knowledge and skills in haematology and blood transfusion, we are waiting to hear from you.
For this band 6 post you are required to have either of the following:
- An IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology / Blood Transfusion
- An IBMS accredited MSc
- BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice
If you do not meet this criteria, you may be offered a band 5 post with automatic progression to band 6 on completion of one of the above.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
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
Training
Essential
- IBMS Specialist portfolio in Haematology and Transfusion
Desirable
- Advanced Training in relevant field
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
- State registration with the HCPC
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio or IBMS accredited MSc in Haematology
- Experience in UK Haematology lab
Desirable
- Membership of an other professional body
- Evidence of CPD
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of haematology & transfusion acquired by lab experience and IBMS registration portfolio (or equivalent)
- Working in a diagnostic laboratory at Specialist BMS level
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This advert is for Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Blood Transfusion with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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