Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Blood Transfusion
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Northampton, NN1 5BD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9265-26-0040 |
Summary
The post holder will be a part of a team Biomedical Scientists and Biomedical support workers delivering a high-quality Pathology service 24/7 based on the effective use of the Quality Management System. The post holder will undertake laboratory investigations as appropriate to their banding and competencies. The post holder will participate in all quality activities and be expected to attend departmental meetings on a regular basis. The post holder will be required to train/teach staff of all grades within the scope of their competencies. The post holder will be required to undertake their responsibilities to comply with national standards e.g., UKAS, MHRA. The post holder will be required to lead new processes through the change control. The post holder will be required to deputise for senior BMS. The post holder will be required to carry out complex trouble shooting of equipment and results. The post holder will be required to manage staff rosters. The post holder will be required to mentor / supervise staff undertaking their IBMS specialist portfolio. The post holder will be required to investigate QA issues to successful resolution through the non-conformance process. The postholder will be required to authorise Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia screening results, in line with their competencies, and ensure abnormal results are escalated to the Antenatal screening team.