Biomedical Scientist - Haematology/Blood Transfusion

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  • Oldham, Greater Manchester
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 6 hours ago
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the team in the UKAS Accredited Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratories based at the Royal Oldham Hospital, NCA Trust.The custom built, Central Service Laboratory serves The Royal Oldham Hospital Trust sites and Rochdale Infirmary as well as primary care services within the vicinity. There is also an essential services laboratory at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury and similarly equipped laboratories across the NCA. The department has just installed new replacement Sysmex XN haematology analysers and CN coagulation analysers across Haematology NCA. In addition, Tosoh G11 HPLC is in use for Haemoglobinopathy and Ortho Vision for Blood Transfusion. A new laboratory information management system will also be installed later in 2025.We are in an exciting time of development and change, following the formation of the Northern Care Alliance. You will help to ensure that service delivery continues to be quality driven and ensure care is of the high standard that we would expect for our patients.Main duties of the jobAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in a busy but friendly Haematology and Blood Transfusion department. Applications to join our team, are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals with HCPC registration or those on target to qualify within the next six months and who also have both Haematology and Blood Transfusion experience. You will rotate through all the departmental sections and assist in the daily running of this busy department, undertaking duties appropriate to your band. The post holder will be required to participate in 24/7 shift rota and work across sites after appropriate training.You will be a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach. You will be committed to patient safety, improving and maintaining quality.The department is approved by the IBMS for pre and post registration training and is UKAS accredited. The department is fully equipped with new equipment throughout laboratory.Active participation in CPD and opportunities for further study are encouraged and supported.About usThe 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, appreciate and inspire - 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 PackDetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number236-DPG-P418-25Job locationsNorthern Care Alliance, Royal Oldham HospitalRochdale RoadOldhamOL1 2JHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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.ukJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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.ukPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or on target to obtain registration within the next 6 months
  • IBMS accredited Honours degree or equivalent or on target to obtain this within the next 6 months
Desirable
  • Specialist Diploma
Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential
  • Direct experience in Haematology laboratory
  • Direct experience in Blood Transfusion laboratory
  • Ability to follow protocols accurately
  • Willingness to undergo training and development
Desirable
  • Awareness of Confidentiality and Health & Safety Issues
  • IT skills and experience relevant to laboratory
Flexibility to work 24/7Essential
  • Must be able to work flexibly 24/7 and across NCA sites
Desirable
  • Already working 24/7
  • Evidence of flexible working
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or on target to obtain registration within the next 6 months
  • IBMS accredited Honours degree or equivalent or on target to obtain this within the next 6 months
Desirable
  • Specialist Diploma
Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential
  • Direct experience in Haematology laboratory
  • Direct experience in Blood Transfusion laboratory
  • Ability to follow protocols accurately
  • Willingness to undergo training and development
Desirable
  • Awareness of Confidentiality and Health & Safety Issues
  • IT skills and experience relevant to laboratory
Flexibility to work 24/7Essential
  • Must be able to work flexibly 24/7 and across NCA sites
Desirable
  • Already working 24/7
  • Evidence of flexible working

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