Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion
Location
Oldham, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
9/9/2025
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Description
Job Summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the team in the UKAS Accredited Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratories based at the Royal Oldham Hospital, NCA Trust.
The custom built, Central Service Laboratory serves The Royal Oldham Hospital Trust sites and Rochdale Infirmary as well as primary care services within the vicinity. There is also an essential services laboratory at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury and similarly equipped laboratories across the NCA. The department has just installed new replacement Sysmex XN haematology analysers and CN coagulation analysers across Haematology NCA. In addition, Tosoh G11 HPLC is in use for Haemoglobinopathy and Ortho Vision for Blood Transfusion. A new laboratory information management system will also be installed later in 2025.
We are in an exciting time of development and change, following the formation of the Northern Care Alliance. You will help to ensure that service delivery continues to be quality driven and ensure care is of the high standard that we would expect for our patients.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in a busy but friendly Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. Applications to join our team, are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals with HCPC registration or those on target to qualify within the next six months and who also have both Haematology and Blood Transfusion experience. You will rotate through all the departmental sections and assist in the daily running of this busy department, undertaking duties appropriate to your band. The post holder will be required to participate in 24/7 shift rota and work across sites after appropriate training.
You will be a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach. You will be committed to patient safety, improving and maintaining quality.
The department is approved by the IBMS for pre and post registration training and is UKAS accredited. The department is fully equipped with new equipment throughout laboratory.
Active participation in CPD and opportunities for further study are encouraged and supported.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack
Details
Date posted
02 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
236-DPG-P418-25
Job locations
Northern Care Alliance, Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern Care Alliance, Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern Care Alliance, Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the team in the UKAS Accredited Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratories based at the Royal Oldham Hospital, NCA Trust.
The custom built, Central Service Laboratory serves The Royal Oldham Hospital Trust sites and Rochdale Infirmary as well as primary care services within the vicinity. There is also an essential services laboratory at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury and similarly equipped laboratories across the NCA. The department has just installed new replacement Sysmex XN haematology analysers and CN coagulation analysers across Haematology NCA. In addition, Tosoh G11 HPLC is in use for Haemoglobinopathy and Ortho Vision for Blood Transfusion. A new laboratory information management system will also be installed later in 2025.
We are in an exciting time of development and change, following the formation of the Northern Care Alliance. You will help to ensure that service delivery continues to be quality driven and ensure care is of the high standard that we would expect for our patients.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in a busy but friendly Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. Applications to join our team, are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals with HCPC registration or those on target to qualify within the next six months and who also have both Haematology and Blood Transfusion experience. You will rotate through all the departmental sections and assist in the daily running of this busy department, undertaking duties appropriate to your band. The post holder will be required to participate in 24/7 shift rota and work across sites after appropriate training.
You will be a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach. You will be committed to patient safety, improving and maintaining quality.
The department is approved by the IBMS for pre and post registration training and is UKAS accredited. The department is fully equipped with new equipment throughout laboratory.
Active participation in CPD and opportunities for further study are encouraged and supported.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack
Details
Date posted
02 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
236-DPG-P418-25
Job locations
Northern Care Alliance, Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or on target to obtain registration within the next 6 months
- IBMS accredited Honours degree or equivalent or on target to obtain this within the next 6 months
- Specialist Diploma
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Direct experience in Haematology laboratory
- Direct experience in Blood Transfusion laboratory
- Ability to follow protocols accurately
- Willingness to undergo training and development
- Awareness of Confidentiality and Health & Safety Issues
- IT skills and experience relevant to laboratory
Essential
- Must be able to work flexibly 24/7 and across NCA sites
- Already working 24/7
- Evidence of flexible working
Essential
- Must be able to work flexibly 24/7 and across NCA sites
- Already working 24/7
- Evidence of flexible working
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern Care Alliance, Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern Care Alliance, Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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