Specialist Biomedical Scientist | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M6 8HD |
| Company: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7743776/236-DPG-P002-26-A |
Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivatedSpecialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6)to join ourHaematology and Blood Transfusion Departmentat Salford. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services within a UKAS-accredited and MHRA-compliant laboratory. You will play a key role in supporting patient care through accurate and timely analysis, interpretation of complex results, and adherence to quality standards. The role involves working within a 24/7 shift system, including nights and weekends, and offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Perform and interpret complex diagnostic tests in Haematology and Blood Transfusion, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UKAS and MHRA standards.
• Rotate through all sections of the laboratory, contributing to disease diagnosis and patient management.
• Provide technical expertise and first-line troubleshooting for highly specialised laboratory equipment.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, apprentices, and trainees, ensuring competency records are maintained.
• Participate in internal and external quality control procedures and audits to support continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians and colleagues, including reporting urgent and critical results.
• Contribute to service development, including verification of new methodologies, equipment trials, and quality improvement projects.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials in line with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Maintain accurate data entry and support the laboratory information management system.
• Uphold Trust values of Care, Appreciate, and Inspirein all aspects of work.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack(opens in existing window)
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
This advert closes on Monday 26 Jan 2026
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