York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist - Haematology

The closing date is 07 August 2025

Job summary

Would you like a rewarding career at the heart of healthcare?

A vacancy has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist within the Blood Sciences pathology department at Scarborough Hospital.

The successful candidate will be part of a team providing an efficient, high quality diagnostic service through participation in the specialist technical and scientific operations within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department Department.

The department is fully equipped with the Sysmex XN haematology analysers, Sysmex CN coagulation analysers and Grifols Eflexis analysers and Gel Column technology in Blood Transfusion.

Please note it will be a contractual requirement to participate in the 24/7 shift system upon successful competency assessment in the department.

We value our staff and fully support their professional development. For example, we have regular meetings on current topics and cases and we encourage our team to attend training courses.

As an IBMS approved training laboratory, we encourage and support all Band 5 staff to obtain the IBMS Specialist Diploma. For Band 6 staff, we encourage and support staff in achieving the IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma to enable career progression.

The laboratory is UKAS accredited and has MHRA compliance.

Please get in touch with us to arrange a tour of the laboratory to see for yourself what an interesting and friendly place it is!

Main duties of the job

Under supervision:

To carry out the analysis of patient samples, quality controls (QC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy.
To ensure that specialist equipment within the area of work is functioning efficiently through good housekeeping, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
Technical validation of patient results.
Communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users on information of a technical nature.
To undertake shift work including evening, weekend and night work. This will involve working mostly alone and includes the provisional authorisation of results that are used for immediate patient management, carrying potentially serious consequences if any errors occur in the process

Applications from those working towards completion of the IBMS portfolio for HCPC registration may be considered.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7348202-BS-CSD

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course (or alternative IBMS approved qualification)
Registration with the HCPC via portfolio route* * Candidates with a pending HCPC-registration application may be considered

Desirable

IBMS membership / membership of another professional organisation

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of laboratory safety

Desirable

Experience in a Blood Science laboratory offering a similar test repertoire

Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
Ability to foster good working relationships with colleagues and service users
Attention to detail skills

Desirable

Experience in teaching, training and development of staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course (or alternative IBMS approved qualification)
Registration with the HCPC via portfolio route* * Candidates with a pending HCPC-registration application may be considered

Desirable

IBMS membership / membership of another professional organisation

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of laboratory safety

Desirable

Experience in a Blood Science laboratory offering a similar test repertoire

Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
Ability to foster good working relationships with colleagues and service users
Attention to detail skills

Desirable

Experience in teaching, training and development of staff

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Employer's website

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