Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Blood transfusion

The closing date is 27 October 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Haematology and Blood Transfusion department within one of the largest NHS-led Pathology Services in the South of England.
This role offers a unique chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation renowned for its innovation, collaboration, and commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary laboratory team, you will play an essential role in providing accurate and timely diagnostic results that directly contribute to patient treatment and outcomes.
Our department combines advanced technology, modern laboratory practices, and a strong culture of continuous improvement to ensure excellence across all services.

Main duties of the job

o As a Biomedical Scientist, you will work within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion team to deliver a high-quality, patient-focused diagnostic service. o You will rotate through Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion, analysing and validating patient samples using advanced analysers such as the Abbott Alinity H, Werfen ACL TOP, and IBG Iris systems. o Duties include performing IQC/EQA, maintaining equipment, adhering to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations, and ensuring accurate documentation. o You will support the QMS through audits, non-conformance reporting, and corrective actions, participate in staff training and service improvement initiatives, and work flexibly as part of the 24- hour diagnostic rota to ensure timely results and continuity of care.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Date posted

21 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-SL0478

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain and develop personal competency across all areas of Blood Sciences, progressing towards Specialist Practitioner level through portfolio or equivalent experience. Use scientific knowledge, interpretive skills, complex analysers, and IT systems to deliver an accurate and efficient diagnostic service in Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion. Perform, interpret, and authorise specialised and routine tests in line with departmental protocols, ensuring high-quality diagnostic results to support patient care. Train and support other staff as required, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and service continuity. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to uphold UKAS and ISO 15189:2022 standards, contributing to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Manage resources efficiently to support departmental budgets and maintain service excellence. Liaise closely with managers and clinicians to ensure timely, reliable, and patient-focused service delivery.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

BSc in Biomedical sciences
HCPC registration in Biomedical sciences
Evidence of CPD

Desirable

MSc in Biomedical sciences
Specialist portfolio in haematology/BT or blood sciences
ECDL
IBMS associate

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a relevant medical laboratory.
Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
Evidence of maintenance of practical skills.
Experience in working in a lab.
Awareness of Pathology H&S procedures.
Complies with local Trust H&S procedures.
Ability to organise own work to fit with departmental or section rotas.
Ability to work to departmental or section deadlines.
Understanding of robust quality management system, internal & external.
Understanding of relationship between laboratory investigations and clinical practice especially knowing when to escalate and when to ask for help in making clinical decisions.

Desirable

Understanding of audit process.
Understanding of relevant accreditation or regulatory standards.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Communication skills in all media including e-mail, phone.
Willing to undergo relevant training to ensure sound relevant knowledge.
Ability to use in-house IT systems.
Competent in use of main Microsoft software applications.
Ability to perform scientific calculations & data analysis.

Desirable

Ability to produce documents such as departmental reports if required.
Ability to perform statistical analysis of data & interpretation.
Specific career plan and educational aspirations.

Special Requirements

Essential

Ability to travel across other sites for training, meetings and covering duties

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

BSc in Biomedical sciences
HCPC registration in Biomedical sciences
Evidence of CPD

Desirable

MSc in Biomedical sciences
Specialist portfolio in haematology/BT or blood sciences
ECDL
IBMS associate

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a relevant medical laboratory.
Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
Evidence of maintenance of practical skills.
Experience in working in a lab.
Awareness of Pathology H&S procedures.
Complies with local Trust H&S procedures.
Ability to organise own work to fit with departmental or section rotas.
Ability to work to departmental or section deadlines.
Understanding of robust quality management system, internal & external.
Understanding of relationship between laboratory investigations and clinical practice especially knowing when to escalate and when to ask for help in making clinical decisions.

Desirable

Understanding of audit process.
Understanding of relevant accreditation or regulatory standards.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Communication skills in all media including e-mail, phone.
Willing to undergo relevant training to ensure sound relevant knowledge.
Ability to use in-house IT systems.
Competent in use of main Microsoft software applications.
Ability to perform scientific calculations & data analysis.

Desirable

Ability to produce documents such as departmental reports if required.
Ability to perform statistical analysis of data & interpretation.
Specific career plan and educational aspirations.

Special Requirements

Essential

Ability to travel across other sites for training, meetings and covering duties

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

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)