# Specialist Biomedical Scientist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- **Town:** Shrewsbury
- **Region:** Midlands
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Health science services
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata
- **Contract type:** 6 months (Fixed term/secondment  ICE/LIMS project for Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working including weekends, nights and bank holidays)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-28T15:00:45.658Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Shropshire/Shrewsbury/The_Shrewsbury_Telford_Hospital_NHS_Trust/Blood_Sciences/Blood_Sciences-v8043683
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8043683?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sath.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

*ICE/LIMS Project - 6 month fixed term/secondment*

We are looking for an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with relevant post-registration experience to join the Blood Sciences team in Haematology, Blood Transfusion  or Biochemistry at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

We would like to appoint a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist, to assist with the provision of a diagnostic service and support the delivery of a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week service as part of a 37.5 hour working week - including evenings, nights, weekends and bank/public holidays.

- You will provide essential support to the team throughout the ICE/LIMS replacement project.

### Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to train in relevant disciplines and to rotate through  sections of the department.  You may be required to work on any of our other sites, as the need arises.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

## Job Details

*ICE/LIMS Project - 6 month fixed term/secondment*

We are looking for an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with relevant post-registration experience to join the Blood Sciences team in Haematology, Blood Transfusion or Biochemistry at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

We would like to appoint a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist, to assist with the provision of a diagnostic service and support the delivery of a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week service as part of a 37.5 hour working week - including evenings, nights, weekends and bank/public holidays.

You will provide essential support to the team throughout the ICE/LIMS replacement project.

## Job Description

The successful candidate will be expected to train in relevant disciplines and to rotate through sections of the department. You may be required to work on any of our other sites, as the need arises.

## Responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Able to train and mentor others
- Effective written communication

**Desirable**

- Meticulous attention to detail

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Working knowledge of Microsoft software in particular Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Quality Assurance
- Knowledge of Laboratory accreditation and compliance.

**Desirable**

- Experienced with Laboratory LIMS systems
- Experience of data collection and processing

### Experience

**Essential**

- Substantial practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through working in an NHS environment
- Experience of Out of Hours working
- Experience of working unsupervised within scope of practice
- Experience of analyser/equipment/IQC troubleshooting

**Desirable**

- Multi-disciplinary working experience.
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
- Familiar with instrumentation used in the department, or similar.
- Experience of using Pathology LIMS and a Quality management software.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Relevant IBMS Specialist Diploma(s)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

**Desirable**

- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
- Multi-disciplinary Specialist Diploma or Specialist Diploma in more than one Blood Science Discipline or equivalent qualification e.g. BBTS Specialist Certificate.
- IOSH

## Documents

- [job pack (pdf, 1011.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10332356)

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