Biomedical Scientist in Haematology | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	11 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	13 March 2026
Location:	Manchester, M13 9WL
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7698223/349-CSS-7698223

Summary

We are a UKAS and IBMS accredited department serving Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with multiple laboratories covering many clinical specialties. We provide a comprehensive range of Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory services and specialty diagnostic testing and reference work for leukaemia, haemostasis, thrombosis and haemoglobinopathies.

We are looking for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist. You will have Haematology and Transfusion experience having worked in this laboratory environment as an MLA or trainee BMS whilst completing your registration portfolio to achieve HCP registration. You will be required to work a shift pattern which includes earlies, lates, weekends and nights. For the right candidate we may consider offering a rota with predominately night shifts. The department has an excellent reputation of supporting staff with training and completion of the specialist portfolio and will encourage your professional development. Within the role you will be given the opportunity for personal and continued professional development.You may be required to work at all Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites, dependent on the needs of the service. Staff are required to work shifts according to the needs of the service.

The post holder will act without direct supervision as a registered Biomedical Scientist providing the Haematology & Blood Transfusion diagnostic and therapeutic service to patients and clients as an aid to clinical diagnosis.

They will undertake diagnostic analysis of biological samples and perform complex/specialist investigations that must be performed accurately to avoid direct adverse affects on the patient. Using a wide range of equipment from simple manual equipment to highly sophisticated analysers and techniques that include specialised diagnostic testing referred from other hospitals.

They will need to exercise judgement and interpretation to validate results and generate laboratory reports in accordance with policies and protocols and perform further tests to aid diagnosis where necessary, alerting clinicians when results are abnormal. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026

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