Job summary The Royal Cornwall hospital is the sole provider of pathology services for Cornwall and is currently looking for a motivated, band 6 specialist biomedical scientist to become part of our team in the busy, professional and friendly Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion Department on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity. The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and completed or making good progress towards Specialist Portfolio or equivalent, with an interest in Haematology and / or Blood Transfusion; they will rotate through all sections, covering the full range of Haematology and Blood Transfusion. Main duties of the job Our laboratory has full ISO 15189 Accreditation status and the Transfusion laboratory is fully MHRA compliant. The laboratory is equipped with Abbott Alinity full blood count analysers, Werfen Coagulation TOP analysers, Grifols Erytra blood grouping analysers and access to Sebia capillary electrophoresis for haemoglobinopathy and antenatal sickle cell and thalassaemia screening. The hospital is a Haemostasis Centre with the laboratory undertaking advanced coagulation thrombotic and haemorrhagic investigations. We also undertake basic male fertility screening within the department working closely with the Cornwall Centre for Reproductive Medicine. You will be expected to participate in a shift out of hours rota covering evenings, nights and weekends. You will have access to our experienced Training Officer and further training is encouraged and supported. The position offers the opportunity to become a valued member of our friendly team in a county renowned for its beaches and stunning scenery. About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-6919775 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske Truro Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential IBMS accredited degree Registered with HCPC IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent qualification (e.g. MSc in relevant subject) Desirable IT qualifications Health and safety qualification Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a NHS laboratory, post HCPC registration1 Significant experience of working in a Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department Desirable Specialist experience in either analytical haematology, coagulation or blood transfusion Practical and Intellectual skills Essential Able to perform complex laboratory tasks and assays Able to understand and deal with abnormal results Able to deal with IQC and EQA Good interpretive skills Desirable Knowledge of a Quality Management System (QMS) Person Specification Qualifications Essential IBMS accredited degree Registered with HCPC IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent qualification (e.g. MSc in relevant subject) Desirable IT qualifications Health and safety qualification Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a NHS laboratory, post HCPC registration1 Significant experience of working in a Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department Desirable Specialist experience in either analytical haematology, coagulation or blood transfusion Practical and Intellectual skills Essential Able to perform complex laboratory tasks and assays Able to understand and deal with abnormal results Able to deal with IQC and EQA Good interpretive skills Desirable Knowledge of a Quality Management System (QMS) 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 Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske Truro Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)