Job summary
Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 (pay scale is effective from 1st April 2026)
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Contract : Permanent
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology and Transfusion team and support our Pathology Service.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced Blood Sciences BMS staff with experience of Biorad IH500 and evidence of extensive Haematology and Transfusion practice whilst we transition to a new LIMS. Experience Winpath LIMS would be advantageous.
Candidates must be HCPC Registered, ideally with a minimum of 2 years post-registration laboratory experience and the IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent. You should be experienced in all aspects of routine Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Specialist Biomedical Scientist is to carry out Haematology and Blood Transfusion investigations on samples of blood and body fluids to aid in the diagnosis of disease and monitor the treatment of patients by:
- Assisting in the provision of reliable and accurate analytical data for the Trust, in accordance with relevant regulatory standards and requirements (including ISO 15189, and MHRA).
- To work as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists to deliver, within budget, a patient-orientated medical laboratory service to contribute to efficient and effective care.
- To demonstrate an exemplary standard of work at all times; including the supervision, training and guidance of laboratory staff as required.
- To deputise for Senior Biomedical Scientists as required.
- To provide specialist advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescale.
- To assist in the ongoing achievement of departmental quality standards.
- To have attained specialist knowledge in Haematology and Blood Transfusion through a minimum of two years experience as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist working in a Haematology laboratory demonstrated by the possession of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent.
- To participate in the agreed working patterns of the department to provide a safe and effective service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Specialist Biomedical Scientist is to carry out Haematology and Blood Transfusion investigations on samples of blood and body fluids to aid in the diagnosis of disease and monitor the treatment of patients by:
- Assisting in the provision of reliable and accurate analytical data for the Trust, in accordance with relevant regulatory standards and requirements (including ISO 15189, and MHRA).
- To work as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists to deliver, within budget, a patient-orientated medical laboratory service to contribute to efficient and effective care.
- To demonstrate an exemplary standard of work at all times; including the supervision, training and guidance of laboratory staff as required.
- To deputise for Senior Biomedical Scientists as required.
- To provide specialist advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescale.
- To assist in the ongoing achievement of departmental quality standards.
- To have attained specialist knowledge in Haematology and Blood Transfusion through a minimum of two years experience as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist working in a Haematology laboratory demonstrated by the possession of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or equivalent.
- To participate in the agreed working patterns of the department to provide a safe and effective service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Be able to demonstrate a broad level of Haematology and Blood Transfusion specialist knowledge and practical experience by possession of an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Portfolio or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Be able to demonstrate a broad level of Haematology and Blood Transfusion specialist knowledge and practical experience by possession of an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Portfolio or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
