Job summary
This
is an exciting time to join one of the largest Pathology departments in the
country. Our new £30m Pathology building (on the St. Jamess University
Hospital site) is now operational and new Acute Hospital Laboratory (on the
Leeds General Infirmary site) is expected to be operational late summer 2025.
The Department of Blood Sciences is seeking to recruit experienced and
innovative Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology to help shape,
deliver and improve the service we deliver to our patients.
We
encourage all candidates to contact us to discuss the role(s) and we can
offer informal visits to our laboratories for interested candidates.
Interview
will be held in person, due to practical elements of the interview process.
Please
note: UK Government immigration and sponsorship criteria have changed. Please
check your eligibility before applying.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
06/08/2025
Planned Interview
Date
13/08/2025
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will work within a large hub laboratory utilising
cutting edge technology, serving both Leeds Teaching Hospitals and the wider
community. This includes the regional Oncology centre and the Leeds
Children's Hospital, which is a unique opportunity for the successful
candidate to gain wide ranging experience within the discipline.
To
be considered for this Specialist Biomedical Scientist (AFC Band 6) position
in Haematology, you must be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical
Scientist and have experience working as a band 5 in Haematology in an NHS
laboratory If registering with the HCPC on or after 2006, a completed IBMS
Specialist Portfolio is a requirement of this post. Competence in blood film
morphology is essential.
Participation
in the 24/7 shift rota is expected of the successful candidate.
Successful
candidates should possess the leadership skills to supervise and support more
junior members of staff within the laboratory. In addition, the candidate
will support the department maintain its accreditation status to ISO15189.
Relevant training and support will be provided for the successful candidate.
About us
Our
Pathology services operate across two large university teaching hospitals in
the Leeds Metropolitan area with a population of around 2.3 million and
provide services both regionally and nationally. In addition to the new
laboratory projects, we are also working to deploy a new Managed Pathology
Service Contract. Construction on the new Leeds Children's Hospital is also
planned, which will include all in-patient maternity and specialist neonatal
services to become the largest single site maternity centre in the UK.
The
successful candidate will be well supported by the wider scientific and
clinical teams. The Blood Sciences Department is accredited to ISO15189 and
by the IBMS as a training laboratory in both Clinical Biochemistry and
Haematology.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a specialist biomedical scientist you will be a fully competent member of the
department. Normally working as part of a team, you will be expected to
perform a wide range of specialist clinical technical investigations. At
other times you may be required to work alone and independently, for example
when working on-call. Working in different sections of the department you
will have the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the
provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be
expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to
technically complex and sometimes difficult situations. Within the team you
may be required to organize the tasks of support workers. You will be
required to communicate highly complex information, often related to patient
management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other
organizations.
You
will be required to attend MDT and other user meetings where appropriate.
Post holders will be involved in R&D and may lead projects, under
supervision, where appropriate.
The
post holder will assist in the day to day running of the laboratory or a
particular section of the laboratory, under supervision/delegation of the
advanced biomedical scientist. This will involve QC and EQA authorisation,
training, risk and incident assessment and investigation and HR procedures.
The post holder will be expected to have an awareness of budgets and resource
responsibility.
In order to carry out the job sufficiently
and effectively you will have successfully studied for an accredited degree
in biomedical sciences, or other equivalent qualification acceptable to the
Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Institute of Biomedical
Science (IBMS). You will have developed a range of competencies and
specialist knowledge in all aspects of the discipline through extensive
practical experience, in house training and structured study through the IBMS
specialist portfolio programme and will continue to develop your skills and
knowledge subject to the requirements of continuous professional development
(CPD). In addition, basic computer
skills and use of various laboratory and Trust based databases are essential
to carry out your work.
The
post holder will have undertaken all mandatory training required for their
role and be willing to attend training to facilitate learning in areas such
as basic HR functions, appraisal, incident investigation etc.
see
job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a specialist biomedical scientist you will be a fully competent member of the
department. Normally working as part of a team, you will be expected to
perform a wide range of specialist clinical technical investigations. At
other times you may be required to work alone and independently, for example
when working on-call. Working in different sections of the department you
will have the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the
provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be
expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to
technically complex and sometimes difficult situations. Within the team you
may be required to organize the tasks of support workers. You will be
required to communicate highly complex information, often related to patient
management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other
organizations.
You
will be required to attend MDT and other user meetings where appropriate.
Post holders will be involved in R&D and may lead projects, under
supervision, where appropriate.
The
post holder will assist in the day to day running of the laboratory or a
particular section of the laboratory, under supervision/delegation of the
advanced biomedical scientist. This will involve QC and EQA authorisation,
training, risk and incident assessment and investigation and HR procedures.
The post holder will be expected to have an awareness of budgets and resource
responsibility.
In order to carry out the job sufficiently
and effectively you will have successfully studied for an accredited degree
in biomedical sciences, or other equivalent qualification acceptable to the
Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Institute of Biomedical
Science (IBMS). You will have developed a range of competencies and
specialist knowledge in all aspects of the discipline through extensive
practical experience, in house training and structured study through the IBMS
specialist portfolio programme and will continue to develop your skills and
knowledge subject to the requirements of continuous professional development
(CPD). In addition, basic computer
skills and use of various laboratory and Trust based databases are essential
to carry out your work.
The
post holder will have undertaken all mandatory training required for their
role and be willing to attend training to facilitate learning in areas such
as basic HR functions, appraisal, incident investigation etc.
see
job description for full details
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - oral and written
- Able to work in a team
- Able to work independently
- Demonstratable independent problem solving/troubleshooting skills
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within Haematology
- Competent in Morphology
- Relevant LIMS/IT systems
- Proven ability to work unsupervised
Desirable
- Line Management experience and leadership skills
- Teaching, training and mentorship skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration. Specialist portfolio (2006 registration onwards) (or equivalent)
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Demonstratable competence in a wide range of Haematology Laboratory procedures
- Participation in relevant CPD schemes
- Willingness to undertake other formal study and in house training
Other Criteria
Essential
- Good concentration, manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
- Attention to detail
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - oral and written
- Able to work in a team
- Able to work independently
- Demonstratable independent problem solving/troubleshooting skills
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within Haematology
- Competent in Morphology
- Relevant LIMS/IT systems
- Proven ability to work unsupervised
Desirable
- Line Management experience and leadership skills
- Teaching, training and mentorship skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration. Specialist portfolio (2006 registration onwards) (or equivalent)
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Demonstratable competence in a wide range of Haematology Laboratory procedures
- Participation in relevant CPD schemes
- Willingness to undertake other formal study and in house training
Other Criteria
Essential
- Good concentration, manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
- Attention to detail
Additional information
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
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