Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Blood Sciences
| Posting date: | 03 March 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: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Taunton, TA1 2LB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0308-26-0002 |
Summary
Job Purpose To be able to rotate through all areas of a Laboratory as required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training), to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high Professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations. To perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations autonomously to provide patients results within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior staff. Work independently, implement and propose changes to procedures for own work area. May be a lead specialist. To continue with personal development through academic and/or practical experience. To provide professional leadership and training to Basic Grade, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners (equivalent grades) and Medical Laboratory Assistants. To provide professional leadership and training to Basic Grade, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners (equivalent grades) and Medical Laboratory Assistants. To maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health Professions Council to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist. To provide technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales. Duties and Responsibilities To provide technical advice to clinical staff. To perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations and to participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff. Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including; o Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) o Southwest Pathology Service policies and SOPs o MHRA o NHSCSP o HTA o HFEA o Any other body in area of responsibility Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance processes. Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results. Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff. As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities. Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and or systems by being a change advocate. Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff. Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.