Healthcare Scientist - Specialist Biomedical Scientist

  • Department Blood Sciences
  • Salary £38,682.00 – £46,580 per annum
  • Closing Date 16/03/2026
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 6
  • Job ref 223-SPB-189
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract 6 months (Fixed term/secondment ICE/LIMS project for Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion)
  • Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working including weekends, nights and bank holidays)

Job overview

 

*ICE/LIMS Project - 6 month fixed term/secondment*

We are looking for an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with relevant post-registration experience to join the Blood Sciences team in Haematology, Blood Transfusion  or Biochemistry at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.  Band 5 Trainees will be considered  

We would like to appoint a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist, to assist with the provision of a diagnostic service and support the delivery of a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week service as part of a 37.5 hour working week - including evenings, nights, weekends and bank/public holidays. 

  • You will provide essential support to the team throughout the ICE/LIMS replacement project.

 

Main duties of the job

 

The successful candidate will be expected to train in relevant disciplines and to rotate through  sections of the department.  You may be required to work on any of our other sites, as the need arises. 

 

 

 

Working for our organisation

 

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) Pathology Services are accredited to UKAS standards.  The Biochemistry section is equipped with Roche Cobas 8000 analysers and Roche pre-analytics and middleware.  The Haematology section is equipped with a Sysmex XN and CN6000 analysers.  Automated Biorad Equipment is in use in the  Blood Transfusion Department.  All sections are currently  undergoing an equipment refresh .  The department is an approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory and continuous professional development is actively encouraged. 

These posts are initially a 6 month contract with possibility for extension up to 18 months depending on project duration and further funding.

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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