Biomedical Scientist | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M6 8HD |
| Company: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7893094/236-DPG-P091-26-A |
Summary
Join our friendly and forward‑thinking Haematology and Blood Transfusion team at the Northern Care Alliance, where you will play an essential role in delivering safe, accurate and timely diagnostic services for our patients. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly HCPC‑registered Biomedical Scientist, or a recent graduate completing their training portfolio, to begin their career in a supportive, well‑structured environment.
As a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist, you will rotate through all areas of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratory, gaining experience with a wide range of analytical techniques, modern automation platforms and quality systems. You will work closely with experienced Biomedical Scientists, who will support your continued professional development and help you build confidence in your practice.
Our service operates 24/7, and you will be part of a shift system once fully trained and competent. You will contribute directly to patient care by producing high‑quality results, escalating abnormal findings, and ensuring all work meets UKAS ISO 15189 and MHRA regulatory standards.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic and committed to developing your scientific career within a busy and accredited pathology service, we would be delighted to receive your application. We welcome UK graduates, placement students and those who demonstrate strong theoretical knowledge alongside a genuine interest in Haematology and Transfusion Science.
As a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist, you will rotate through all areas of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories, performing a range of analytical and technical procedures in line with departmental SOPs. You will prepare, analyse and validate patient samples, ensuring results are produced accurately, safely and in a timely manner to support clinical decision‑making.
You will work with modern automated analysers, perform manual and specialist techniques under supervision, and contribute to internal and external quality assurance processes. You will be expected to recognise results that require escalation, communicate findings clearly, and maintain high professional standards at all times.
The role includes using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for data entry and result reporting, supporting the verification of new equipment or methods, and contributing to audits and quality improvement activities. You will also play a part in training and supporting students, trainees and support staff within the team.
Once fully trained and competent, you will participate in the 24/7 shift system, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays to ensure continuous delivery of a safe and effective service. Throughout all duties, you will uphold Trust values and contribute to maintaining UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation and MHRA compliance within the Blood Transfusion service.
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 Tuesday 7 Apr 2026
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