Biomedical Scientist Haematology
LocationWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/10/2026
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation Type
Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£45,900
(£23.54 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
Job Summary
Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic and improvement focussed HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists to join the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. We are UKAS accredited and an IBMS approved training laboratory.
Applications are being sought from experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice.
Applications are also invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who are working towards completion of their IBMS Specialist Portfolio. These candidates will be considered for a Band 6 Progression Role with Band 6 status and pay granted on attainment of the Specialist Diploma.
The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week as part of the 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
The successful candidate will be expected to work across two hospital sites providing support to a Senior Biomedical Scientist in a Designated Section to be agreed following commencement in role.
For further information, please contact Bev Byfield-Jones, Haematology Manager via email: .
Main duties of the job
To support Biomedical Scientists and MLA staff within the Designated Section on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital Site
To support the Section Lead/Senior BMS in the Designated Section within the
Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic and improvement focussed HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists to join the Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. We are UKAS accredited and an IBMS approved training laboratory.
Applications are being sought from experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who have successfully completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice.
Applications are also invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who are working towards completion of their IBMS Specialist Portfolio. These candidates will be considered for a Band 6 Progression Role with Band 6 status and pay granted on attainment of the Specialist Diploma.
The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours per week as part of the 24/7 roster, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
The successful candidate will be expected to work across two hospital sites providing support to a Senior Biomedical Scientist in a Designated Section to be agreed following commencement in role.
For further information, please contact Bev Byfield-Jones, Haematology Manager via email: .
Main duties of the job
To support Biomedical Scientists and MLA staff within the Designated Section on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital Site
To support the Section Lead/Senior BMS in the Designated Section within the
resources available. To assist with the training of less experienced staff in the Designated Section
To monitor Quality & Performance within the Designated Section To work and maintain competence in all other sections of the laboratory as required
The post holder will be expected to hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice or equivalent precursor.
The role includes some weekend, bank holiday and night duties on a rotational basis. The post holder is required to have a flexible approach to shifts worked across 2 hospital sites to ensure the service is maintained safely.
Training will be given to enable the duties to be carried out efficiently.
Participation in the IBMS CPD scheme is encouraged
All mandatory training specific to the Department and Trust will be provided and must be kept up to date. Post-graduate training will be supported as necessary to enable compliance with the qualifications required for this post. In some cases this may not be funded by the Trust.
About Us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our Objectives Are Simple:
To monitor Quality & Performance within the Designated Section To work and maintain competence in all other sections of the laboratory as required
The post holder will be expected to hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice or equivalent precursor.
The role includes some weekend, bank holiday and night duties on a rotational basis. The post holder is required to have a flexible approach to shifts worked across 2 hospital sites to ensure the service is maintained safely.
Training will be given to enable the duties to be carried out efficiently.
Participation in the IBMS CPD scheme is encouraged
All mandatory training specific to the Department and Trust will be provided and must be kept up to date. Post-graduate training will be supported as necessary to enable compliance with the qualifications required for this post. In some cases this may not be funded by the Trust.
About Us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our Objectives Are Simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Details
Date posted
04 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9365-26-0184
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
Redditch
Worcestershire
B96 7UB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- Key Duties:
1.2 Assist with training of staff in the Designated Section
1.3 Ensure adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are available with appropriate recording of reagent lot numbers for audit and verification
1.4 Monitor IQ
C and EQA performance and investigate and resolve any problems in conjunction with the Section Lead BMS
1.5 Attend Laboratory meetings and present Quality and Performance updates for the Haematology Section in the absence of the Section Lead BMS.
1.6 Assist the Section Lead with the production of SOPs Documents and maintenance logs ensuring they are kept up to date.
1.7 Maintain all documentation required for UKAS ISO15189 accreditation.
1.8 Assist the Section Lead to ensure all matters relating to UKAS ISO15189 compliance are addressed
1.9 Assist with the maintenance of all equipment in the Designated Section and liaise with suppliers over problems
Call out service engineers when appropriate
1.10 Assist with the implementation and development of new techniques within the Designated Section of the Department to include taking a lead role in Verification and all documentation required to demonstrate compliance with ISO15189 standard prior to implementation.
1.11 Liaise with Company Representatives under the direction of the Section Lead BMS
1.12 Take telephone enquiries from Doctors, Nurses, other Ward staff, GP surgeries, staff from other Hospitals, and any other outside sources. Give results and advice, if appropriate or transfer or seek advice.
1.13 Review test results from analysers and authorise if appropriate or pass for further tests or review by Consultant Haematologists.
1.14 Assist with samp
1.5 Attend Laboratory meetings and present Quality and Performance updates for the Haematology Section in the absence of the Section Lead BMS.
1.6 Assist the Section Lead with the production of SOPs Documents and maintenance logs ensuring they are kept up to date.
1.7 Maintain all documentation required for UKAS ISO15189 accreditation.
1.8 Assist the Section Lead to ensure all matters relating to UKAS ISO15189 compliance are addressed
1.9 Assist with the maintenance of all equipment in the Designated Section and liaise with suppliers over problems
Call out service engineers when appropriate
1.10 Assist with the implementation and development of new techniques within the Designated Section of the Department to include taking a lead role in Verification and all documentation required to demonstrate compliance with ISO15189 standard prior to implementation.
1.11 Liaise with Company Representatives under the direction of the Section Lead BMS
1.12 Take telephone enquiries from Doctors, Nurses, other Ward staff, GP surgeries, staff from other Hospitals, and any other outside sources. Give results and advice, if appropriate or transfer or seek advice.
1.13 Review test results from analysers and authorise if appropriate or pass for further tests or review by Consultant Haematologists.
1.14 Assist with samp
le referral to external laboratories and the inputting of report data received back
1.15 Be able to perform routine investigations in Haematology and Blood Transfusion and be prepared to undertake duties in all sections of the Department as required.
1.16 Be able to perform microscopic examination of stained blood films, reporting of findings, and then authorising results or passing to Consultant Haematologists.
1.17 Input Patient ID and test request data onto Laboratory IT system.
1.18 Liaise with departmental IT Specialist BMS on day to day issues relating to WinPath BHI to ensure functionality as described in SOPs.
1.19 Participate in the departmental 24-7 shift rota.
This Involves The Following:
To be able to work alone without supervision.
To be able to take control in any Health and Safety event that may take place out of hours.
To be able to authorise results as they are available to enable them to be reported electronically to wards and departments.
To be able to give advice to Doctors and ward staff if needed.
To monitor the quality of the service offered at all times.
Ability to respond to the Trust Major Incident Policy.
2
1.15 Be able to perform routine investigations in Haematology and Blood Transfusion and be prepared to undertake duties in all sections of the Department as required.
1.16 Be able to perform microscopic examination of stained blood films, reporting of findings, and then authorising results or passing to Consultant Haematologists.
1.17 Input Patient ID and test request data onto Laboratory IT system.
1.18 Liaise with departmental IT Specialist BMS on day to day issues relating to WinPath BHI to ensure functionality as described in SOPs.
1.19 Participate in the departmental 24-7 shift rota.
This Involves The Following:
To be able to work alone without supervision.
To be able to take control in any Health and Safety event that may take place out of hours.
To be able to authorise results as they are available to enable them to be reported electronically to wards and departments.
To be able to give advice to Doctors and ward staff if needed.
To monitor the quality of the service offered at all times.
Ability to respond to the Trust Major Incident Policy.
2
Education and Training
2.1 Assist with the supervision of training and monitor the performance of BMS and MLA staff working in the Designated Section.
2.2 Liaise with the Departmental Training Officer on all matters related to Training within this section
2.3 Attend NEQAS meetings and seminars in specialist area to keep up to date with current trends and developments as required to maintain knowledge of Quality related issues
2.4 Attend training courses for new equipment introduced into the Designated Section as required to maintain knowledge
3.2 Participate in the induction of new staff.
3.3 Sit on recruitment panels for less experienced staff, as required
3.4 Perform any other duties deemed reasonable and necessary by the Head BMS.
3.5 Provide cover for the Specialist BMS in other sections in their absence.
3.6 Participate and comment on Departmental policy and planning.
3.7 In the absence of the Section Lead BMS attend Senior, Laboratory and Quality Management meetings as required
3.8 Attend regular meetings with the Section Lead BMS (as a key member of the team) to keep abreast of relevant issues
3.9 Conduct annual Performance and Development Reviews with Band 5 BMS and MLA staff, if required
4
2.1 Assist with the supervision of training and monitor the performance of BMS and MLA staff working in the Designated Section.
2.2 Liaise with the Departmental Training Officer on all matters related to Training within this section
2.3 Attend NEQAS meetings and seminars in specialist area to keep up to date with current trends and developments as required to maintain knowledge of Quality related issues
2.4 Attend training courses for new equipment introduced into the Designated Section as required to maintain knowledge
- Management
3.2 Participate in the induction of new staff.
3.3 Sit on recruitment panels for less experienced staff, as required
3.4 Perform any other duties deemed reasonable and necessary by the Head BMS.
3.5 Provide cover for the Specialist BMS in other sections in their absence.
3.6 Participate and comment on Departmental policy and planning.
3.7 In the absence of the Section Lead BMS attend Senior, Laboratory and Quality Management meetings as required
3.8 Attend regular meetings with the Section Lead BMS (as a key member of the team) to keep abreast of relevant issues
3.9 Conduct annual Performance and Development Reviews with Band 5 BMS and MLA staff, if required
4
Professional
4.1 Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
4.2 Be aware of personal and professional development. Attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved.
4.3 Participate in own annual Performance and Development Review.
4.4 Comply with Trust policies.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council.
IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice or equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience in all aspects of Haematology and Blood Transfusion tests and related matters as a Band 5 BMS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1.2 Assist with training of staff in the Designated Section
1.3 Ensure adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are available with appropriate recording of reagent lot numbers for audit and verification
1.4 Monitor IQC and EQA performance and investigate and resolve any problems in conjunction with the Section Lead BMS
1.5 Attend Laboratory meetings and present Quality and Performance updates for the Haematology S
4.1 Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
4.2 Be aware of personal and professional development. Attend courses and conferences as recommended and approved.
4.3 Participate in own annual Performance and Development Review.
4.4 Comply with Trust policies.
- Manual Handling
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council.
IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice or equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience in all aspects of Haematology and Blood Transfusion tests and related matters as a Band 5 BMS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- Key Duties:
1.2 Assist with training of staff in the Designated Section
1.3 Ensure adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are available with appropriate recording of reagent lot numbers for audit and verification
1.4 Monitor IQC and EQA performance and investigate and resolve any problems in conjunction with the Section Lead BMS
1.5 Attend Laboratory meetings and present Quality and Performance updates for the Haematology S
ection in the absence of the Section Lead BMS.
1.6 Assist the Section Lead with the production of SOPs Documents and maintenance logs ensuring they are kept up to date.
1.7 Maintain all documentation required for UKAS ISO15189 accreditation.
1.8 Assist the Section Lead to ensure all matters relating to UKAS ISO15189 compliance are addressed
1.9 Assist with the maintenance of all equipment in the Designated Section and liaise with suppliers over problems
Call out service engineers when appropriate
1.10 Assist with the implementation and development of new techniques within the Designated Section of the Department to include taking a lead role in Verification and all documentation required to demonstrate compliance with ISO15189 standard prior to implementation.
1.11 Liaise with Company Representatives under the direction of the Section Lead BMS
1.12 Take telephone enquiries from Doctors, Nurses, other Ward staff, GP surgeries, staff from other Hospitals, and any other outside sources. Give results and advice, if appropriate or transfer or seek advice.
1.13 Review test results from analysers and authorise if appropriate or pass for further tests or review by Consultant Haematologists.
1.14 Assist with sample referral to external laboratories and the inputting of report data received back
1.15 Be able to perform routine investigations in Haematology and Blood Transfusion and be prepared to undertake duties in all sections of the Department as required.
1.16 Be able to perform microscopic examination of stained blood films, reporting of findings, and then authorising results or passing to Consultant Haematologists.
1.17 Input Patient ID and test request data onto Laboratory IT system.
1.18 Liaise with departmental IT Specialist BMS on day to day issues relating to WinPath BHI to ensure functionality as described in SOPs.
1.19 Participate in the departmental 24-7 shift rota.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
1.6 Assist the Section Lead with the production of SOPs Documents and maintenance logs ensuring they are kept up to date.
1.7 Maintain all documentation required for UKAS ISO15189 accreditation.
1.8 Assist the Section Lead to ensure all matters relating to UKAS ISO15189 compliance are addressed
1.9 Assist with the maintenance of all equipment in the Designated Section and liaise with suppliers over problems
Call out service engineers when appropriate
1.10 Assist with the implementation and development of new techniques within the Designated Section of the Department to include taking a lead role in Verification and all documentation required to demonstrate compliance with ISO15189 standard prior to implementation.
1.11 Liaise with Company Representatives under the direction of the Section Lead BMS
1.12 Take telephone enquiries from Doctors, Nurses, other Ward staff, GP surgeries, staff from other Hospitals, and any other outside sources. Give results and advice, if appropriate or transfer or seek advice.
1.13 Review test results from analysers and authorise if appropriate or pass for further tests or review by Consultant Haematologists.
1.14 Assist with sample referral to external laboratories and the inputting of report data received back
1.15 Be able to perform routine investigations in Haematology and Blood Transfusion and be prepared to undertake duties in all sections of the Department as required.
1.16 Be able to perform microscopic examination of stained blood films, reporting of findings, and then authorising results or passing to Consultant Haematologists.
1.17 Input Patient ID and test request data onto Laboratory IT system.
1.18 Liaise with departmental IT Specialist BMS on day to day issues relating to WinPath BHI to ensure functionality as described in SOPs.
1.19 Participate in the departmental 24-7 shift rota.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council.
IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice or equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience in all aspects of Haematology and Blood Transfusion tests and related matters as a Band 5 BMS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Other Job Requirements
Essential
IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice or equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience in all aspects of Haematology and Blood Transfusion tests and related matters as a Band 5 BMS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Approved BSc Biomedical Science Degree
- HCPC Registration as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice
- IBMS Certificate of Extended Practice
Other Job Requirements
- Must be willing to participate in shift work after a period of orientation and demonstration of proficiency in all routine procedures.
- Ability to comply with Trust Departmental Policies and Procedures
- Must pass a standard Occupational Health Check demonstrating fitness to practice
- Must be willing to work across two hospital sites
Essential
- Post Registration experience of all routine analysis in Haematology and Blood Transfusion in an NHS Laboratory
Desirable
Essential
Essential
Essential
- Experience of non-routine analysis in Haematology
Essential
- Knowledge of ISO 15189:2022 Accreditation Standard
- On-going CPD and specialist training and experience equivalent to post-graduate IBMS Specialist Diploma level
- Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to post.
- Must be able to supervise Band 5 BMS staff on a day-to-day basis.
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Advanced IT skills
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
- Confident to work unsupervised
- Able to provide a degree of flexibility with work patterns
- Attention to detail
- Able to work with conflicting and competing demands
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
- Confident to work unsupervised
- Able to provide a degree of flexibility with work patterns
- Attention to detail
- Able to work with conflicting and competing demands
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
r>
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
LNKD1_UKTJ
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
LNKD1_UKTJ