Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 07 July 2025

Job summary

The post holder will act as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to participate in and develop the scientific and technical activities of the department, while being responsible for the standard and quality of results issued. You will maintain competence through CPD and act as a mentor and provide supervision/training for more junior scientific and support staff. You will deputise for more senior staff, as and when required. The post includes participation in the out of hours services at Salford (it is anticipated that in the future, duties could include work based at any of the sites within PAWS or the Northern Care Alliance).

Main duties of the job

Maintenance of equipment and stock

Interpretation and technical validation of results

Issuing blood products

Participation in out of hours rota

Supervise and train staff Communication with users

About us

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-P315-25

Job locations

Pathology at Wigan and Salford - Northern Care Alliance

stott lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or approved alternative science degree plus post graduate certificate in Biomedical Science or equivalent
  • IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology or able to demonstrate equivalent qualifications and/or experience

Desirable

  • IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Analytical, judgement and technical skills with attention to detail
  • Good team working, with ability to form effective working relationships
Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or approved alternative science degree plus post graduate certificate in Biomedical Science or equivalent
  • IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology or able to demonstrate equivalent qualifications and/or experience

Desirable

  • IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Analytical, judgement and technical skills with attention to detail
  • Good team working, with ability to form effective working relationships

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).

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.

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pathology at Wigan and Salford - Northern Care Alliance

stott lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pathology at Wigan and Salford - Northern Care Alliance

stott lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Haematology and Blood Transfusion Service Manger

Jim Wesson

jim.wesson@nca.nhs.uk

01612064996

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-P315-25

Job locations

Pathology at Wigan and Salford - Northern Care Alliance

stott lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

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