# Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Blood Transfusion > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist-haematology-and-blood-transfusion/dcd158e2-c62c-4e43-b4c6-2909d131070a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist-haematology-and-blood-transfusion/dcd158e2-c62c-4e43-b4c6-2909d131070a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Basingstoke - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (shift work) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T14:19:06.038Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hampshire/Basingtsoke/Hampshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Biomedical_Science/Biomedical_Science-v8049519 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8049519?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. ## 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 ## Documents - [pledge (pdf, 205.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10338690) - [hhft employee rewards & benefits (pdf, 723.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=900) - [tackling climate change at hampshire hospitals (pdf, 4.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2900) - [specialist biomedical scientist - haematology and blood transfusion (pdf, 856.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10338689) ## 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.