Job summary Band 6 - Biomedical Scientist We have an opportunity in blood sciences available for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist at Band 6.This is a multidisciplinary rotational post. Blood sciences department include haematology, blood transfusion and biochemistry. If you are looking for a BMS position with a desire to work as part of one of the largest NHS led Pathology Services in the South of England, we offer you: Innovative practices. Strong, personal, and professional development. A laboratory at the forefront of the national Modernising Pathology agenda. Forward thinking and team orientated staff. We can help you to achieve these by supporting your development by providing access to courses up to and including master's degree. In addition, we support development of staff with internal and external courses for management, Health & Safety and Quality management. Our laboratory has accreditation for UKAS ISO:15189 and is also accredited with, MHRA, and is accredited as a training laboratory by the IBMS for both registration and specialist portfolios leading to HCPC registration. Main duties of the job To ensure personal competency in all areas of blood sciences. To work towards being competent as multidisciplinary BMS to meet the knowledge and the competency level of a Specialist Practitioner, via a recognised blood sciences portfolio route or an MSc with equivalent experience. To highly use specialist knowledge, interpretive skills, complex analysers and IT to deliver blood sciences Service to our users. To recommend and perform tests in the specialised areas of Blood sciences. To perform the initial screening and further investigation of specialist diagnostic tests producing complex quality diagnostic results to aid patient treatment and care. To authorise reports as directed by department procedures and guidelines. To train other staff as required and directed. To work in such a way to ensure the most effective use of non-pay resources to contribute to the efficiency of the departmental budgets and maintain the competitive advantage of the departments service. The successful candidate will be expected to participate on the Shift rota which will include late, night and weekend shifts. About us We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families. Our values: Compassionate Aspirational Resourceful Excellent The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK. The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-7028802NCG Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital London RD Reading RG1 5NA Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specifications attached. Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specifications attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered Evidence of CPD MSC in blood sciences Desirable Specialist Portfolio in Blood sciences Experience Essential Worked in a blood sciences or one blood sciences disciplines Laboratory as a stated registered BMS Participated on out of hours rota Minimum 1 year of experience Desirable Experience of Audits and quality management systems Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered Evidence of CPD MSC in blood sciences Desirable Specialist Portfolio in Blood sciences Experience Essential Worked in a blood sciences or one blood sciences disciplines Laboratory as a stated registered BMS Participated on out of hours rota Minimum 1 year of experience Desirable Experience of Audits and quality management systems Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London RD Reading RG1 5NA Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)