Wye Valley NHS Trust

Trainee Biomedical Scientist - Blood Sciences

The closing date is 22 July 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Trainee Biomedical Scientist to support the introduction and implementation of new analytical equipment within our Blood Sciences Laboratory. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic laboratory setting, contributing to the modernisation and enhancement of diagnostic services.

The successful candidate will assist senior scientists in validating and verifying new equipment, performing comparative studies, documenting processes, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. They will support the maintenance of the current service during this transitional period.

This position is ideal for a trainee looking to develop their technical and analytical skills while playing a key role in service improvement within a clinical laboratory environment.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A good understanding of a Blood Sciences Department
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures, under the supervision of HCPC registered Scientists, on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and to develop and maintain competency in all sections of the Blood Sciences Laboratory as required: Anticoagulation, Blood Transfusion, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Immunology.

A 24/7 service is provided for Blood Transfusion, Haematology and Clinical Chemistry. Therefore the post holder may be required to contribute to this including weekend and Bank Holiday shifts.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

229-CS-7306711

Job locations

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent, accredited by the IBMS for the purpose of HCPC registration

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

  • Good scientific and technical skills

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a Blood Sciences Laboratory
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent, accredited by the IBMS for the purpose of HCPC registration

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

  • Good scientific and technical skills

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a Blood Sciences Laboratory

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Blood Sciences Manager

Alex Maclaine

alexandra.maclaine@wvt.nhs.uk

01432364040

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

229-CS-7306711

Job locations

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER


Supporting documents

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