Job summary Recognised as one of the largest NHS Trusts University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is at the forefront of care within our communities. We provide healthcare services to over 1.8 million residents across Birmingham, Solihull and beyond. The landscape of UHB continues to involve. Our new Elective Hub at Solihull Hospital recently opened, Heartlands Treatment Centre is now fully operational, and our services continue to expand at Good Hope and QE. With progress comes opportunity. As we strengthen our workforce to support our service we have ensured our colleagues are trained and developed within their roles. Applications for HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientists are now invited to the posts of Deputy Training Lead within the Haematology Department. The roles are available at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Heartlands Hospital. As an integral part of the leadership team you implement, deliver and development first class training to ensure the competency and maintenance of learning throughout the department. As our colleagues look to you for knowledge, guidance and support, you in turn will live and breath our values to ensure they are secure in the delivery of their duties and comfortable to discuss any requirements or concerns they may have. Main duties of the job Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that you have an understanding of specialist healthcare science activities acquired through additional training or knowledge to post graduate level or equivalent e.g., Post registration specialist competency portfolio. Evidence of continuing professional development in accordance with HCPC guidelines will be requested at the interview stage so ensure to bring this along with you. You will support the Training leads with training activities, inductions and portfolio work. There are 2 posts available, one based at QEH and one based at BHH, but there will be a future requirement to work across all sites that are part of UHB. Haematology is part of Pathology Services providing a patient focused quality service that is committed to the trust vision of 'Building Healthier lives' If you are motivated by what you have read, you have the experience to make a difference and have a passion to provide the absolute best care to our patients and support our colleagues, we would love to hear from you. You can simply apply via this advert or drop us an email at mohammed.akhtaruhb.nhs.uk or jennifer.davis2uhb.nhs.uk About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9002287 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). State registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC). Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities acquired though additional training or knowledge to post graduate level or equivalent e.g., Post registration specialist competency portfolio. Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines Desirable Training Qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in clinical laboratories commensurate with the laboratory position. Experience of laboratory techniques and automation. Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care. A working knowledge of: Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Cellular Pathology). Quality control and assurance practices. ) Laboratory health and safety. HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics and proficiencies. Desirable Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA) Training role Additional Criteria Essential Resilience and adaptability Self-motivated. Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). State registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC). Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities acquired though additional training or knowledge to post graduate level or equivalent e.g., Post registration specialist competency portfolio. Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines Desirable Training Qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in clinical laboratories commensurate with the laboratory position. Experience of laboratory techniques and automation. Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care. A working knowledge of: Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Cellular Pathology). Quality control and assurance practices. ) Laboratory health and safety. HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics and proficiencies. Desirable Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA) Training role Additional Criteria Essential Resilience and adaptability Self-motivated. Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision. 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)