Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Haematology and Blood Transfusion team at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. While the role is aimed at an experienced Band 6 specialist, applications are welcome from Band 5 biomedical scientists working toward their IBMS Haematology and Blood Transfusion portfolio. A minimum of one year post-registration experience in a UK Haematology/Blood Transfusion laboratory is essential.

The department provides a comprehensive 24/7 service for the hospital and community, covering a wide range of paediatric investigations. It supports regional centres for Haemoglobinopathy, Haemophilia and bone marrow transplantation, as well as specialist transfusion services for surgery and emergency care. You will join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, life-saving care.

Applicants must have prior Haematology experience and be committed to maintaining high professional standards and up-to-date knowledge. Participation in the 24/7 rota is required. The role includes rotation through Diagnostic Haematology, Specialist Haemostasis and Flow Cytometry, and Blood Transfusion, with full training provided. The department actively supports professional development, including IBMS specialist portfolios and postgraduate study, and encourages engagement with patient-focused initiatives such as Harvey’s Gang.

Main duties of the job

Support the department in providing safe and high-quality results and transfusion support through regular rotation within the sub-speciality sections and a continuous 24-hour service.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Knowledge and practical skills in Blood Transfusion
  • Knowledge and practical skills in Haematology / Coagulation
  • 2 years of experience working as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist

Desirable

  • Knowledge and practical skills in Blood Film Morphology
  • Knowledge and practical skills in Flow Cytometry (Haematology)
  • Currently working towards completing Specialist Portfolio
  • Experience of lone/out of hours working

Requirements

Essential

  • Haematology and Blood Transfusion experience in a UK laboratory
  • Appointment to band 6 will require the post holder to have an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Desirable

  • Current band 5 with Haematology and Blood Transfusion experience in a UK laboratory
  • Completion of IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Nature of experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of Quality Assurance and audit practices, Laboratory Accreditation under ISO15189, HCPC and IBMS professional standards and Laboratory Health and Safety standards

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).

Closing Date: 21 August 2026

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