About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for two HCPC Registered Band 5 Biomedical Scientists within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department, with one position based at Heartlands Hospital and one at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals to help deliver a first-class diagnostic service to our users.
We are one of the largest acute hospital trusts in England, comprising four hospital sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, and Solihull Hospital. Supported by additional funding awarded to recognise our ongoing growth, our services continue to expand. In 2024, our new £45 million elective hub opened at Solihull Hospital, the Heartlands Treatment Centre became fully operational, and our clinical capacity grew significantly at both Good Hope and the QE.
The department receives over one million requests annually, providing a 24-hour diagnostic and monitoring service. The laboratory is ISO 15189 and MHRA accredited, and is approved as an IBMS and military training facility. Additionally, the laboratory situated on the QEH site is the nominated Coagulation Laboratory for the West Midlands Regional Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Service, as well as a designated Major Trauma Centre.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will rotate through Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion. The ideal candidate must be an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist. You must have UK laboratory experience as a BMS, with a specialist interest in Haematology, underpinned by sound theoretical and practical knowledge. Further study, contribution to scientific posters and papers, and continuing professional development (CPD) are strongly encouraged and supported.
Main Duties and Tasks:
You will be responsible for performing the technical tasks to meet the needs of the laboratory service, in line with HCPC standards of proficiency. This includes analysis, technical validation, interpretive decisions, and reporting of samples to achieve efficient and effective patient care and resource management. You will be expected to work collaboratively within the laboratory team. You will be committed to providing a high standard of service to our patients and partake in the quality programme of the laboratory. You should have an understanding of legislation, regulation and the maintenance of compliance with ISO 15189:2022.
After appropriate training you will be expected to participate in the departmental shift system which attracts AFC enhanced payments. Applicants are expected to work flexibly providing a 24/7 service that includes weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis, as well as participate in the out of hour's on-call service, as required, once fully trained.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details, please contact Mohammed Azeem Akhtar, Operations Laboratory Manager on 0121 424 2702 or email [email protected].
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC) Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HPC guidelines.
Desirable
Working towards completion of post registration specialist competency portfolio.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in clinical laboratories. Experience of laboratory techniques and automation
Desirable
Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)