Job summary We have a post within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion department available for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6). 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 can offer: o Innovative practices.o Strong, personal and professional development.o A laboratory at the forefront of the national Modernising Pathology agenda.o 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. Main duties of the job You will work in rotation within all sections of the laboratory, namely General Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion. The laboratory is well equipped with Alinity H and ACL TOP analysers. Blood Transfusion utilises IBG Galileo Blood Group Analyser. This is an exciting time within the laboratory as we are in the process of upgrading our laboratory area and analysers. This is a full Rota position that includes working shifts, nights (including consecutive nights) and weekends. Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Frimley Health Trust benefits This is "Frimley Health Trust benefits" by FHFT Careers on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year Per Annum, including Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-SL0372-A Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities. Our laboratory has accreditation for UKAS ISO:15189 and is also accredited with MHRA, IIP and is accredited as a training laboratory by the IBMS for both registration and specialist portfolios leading to HCPC registration. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for main responsibilities. Our laboratory has accreditation for UKAS ISO:15189 and is also accredited with MHRA, IIP and is accredited as a training laboratory by the IBMS for both registration and specialist portfolios leading to HCPC registration. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential BSc in Biomedical sciences (H) HCPC registration in Biomedical sciences (H) Evidence of CPD (H) Specialist portfolio in haematology/BT or blood sciences Desirable MSc in Biomedical sciences COMPETENCIES Essential Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative Team worker Working out of hours PROFESSIONAL Essential Experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Experience in blood film morphology Desirable Experience in quality procedures including validation/ verification of tests and equipment Experience in a busy hub laboratory Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential BSc in Biomedical sciences (H) HCPC registration in Biomedical sciences (H) Evidence of CPD (H) Specialist portfolio in haematology/BT or blood sciences Desirable MSc in Biomedical sciences COMPETENCIES Essential Multi-tasking skills, prioritisation skills and initiative Team worker Working out of hours PROFESSIONAL Essential Experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Experience in blood film morphology Desirable Experience in quality procedures including validation/ verification of tests and equipment Experience in a busy hub laboratory 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. 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. 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)