Job summary An opportunity has arisen within Pathology - Blood Sciences at Grantham and District Hospital for a Band 5 Registered Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist, depending on qualifications, experience and potential. The successful applicant will, after completion of the departmental multi-disciplinary training programme, be required to work in all sections of the laboratory including Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion. The current analytical equipment in the laboratory includes Roche Cobas 8000, Sysmex XN 2000, Werfen ACL TOP and Bio-Rad Banjo Reader. Previous experience in Blood Sciences and Blood Transfusion as part of a multi-disciplinary team would be desirable, but not essential as full training in all disciplines will be given. Candidates should have the following qualifications: Trainee B5 BMS IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree Working through their IBMS Registration Portfolio Registered B5 BMS IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree Completed IBMS Registration Portfolio HCPC registration Participation in the out-of-hours service is a requirement of the post. Main duties of the job Biomedical scientists carry out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the multidisciplinary Blood Sciences laboratory after appropriate training and completion of the relevant in-house competencies. They willuse either automated instrumentation or manual techniques toperform routine and specialist investigations on samples in accordance with Path Links Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). They will perform routine maintenance on complex, high-value laboratory equipment and 'troubleshoot' problems that arise during the courses of the working day, rectifying them, or seeking appropriate assistance. The work is highly varied, practical and analytical. About us Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is part of the Humber Health Partnership Group which is one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year (B5 Annex U 75% of the B5 payband maximum) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 208-B44CC7-25-1 Job locations Grantham and District Hospital 101 Manthorpe Road Grantham DN33 2BA Job description Job responsibilities The main responsibilities of the successful candidate will be: Processing of pathology samples Entering patient requests and results using a LIMS Performing routine and complex pathology investigations Ability to accurately use a calibrated pipette Loading/unloading and filing of samples Use and maintenance of automated analytical platforms Technical validation of patient results using various laboratory middleware Interpretation of internal and external controls Day-to-day supervisory responsibility over lower-grade support staff Communicating results and other queries with service users by telephone or other means. For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. Job description Job responsibilities The main responsibilities of the successful candidate will be: Processing of pathology samples Entering patient requests and results using a LIMS Performing routine and complex pathology investigations Ability to accurately use a calibrated pipette Loading/unloading and filing of samples Use and maintenance of automated analytical platforms Technical validation of patient results using various laboratory middleware Interpretation of internal and external controls Day-to-day supervisory responsibility over lower-grade support staff Communicating results and other queries with service users by telephone or other means. For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients. We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. Person Specification Other attributes Desirable Training experience Evidence of team working & overall suitability Occupational Experience Essential Relevant laboratory experience. Desirable Experience in all Blood science disciplines (Haematology, Transfusion and Clinical Chemistry) Previous 'out of hours' working experience. Education and Qualifications Essential BSc in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS accredited degreee) or IBMS accredited equivalent. Desirable Have, or be near to completing, the IBMS Registration Portfolio Registration with, or eligibility to register with, the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) IBMS Specialist Portfolio Person Specification Other attributes Desirable Training experience Evidence of team working & overall suitability Occupational Experience Essential Relevant laboratory experience. Desirable Experience in all Blood science disciplines (Haematology, Transfusion and Clinical Chemistry) Previous 'out of hours' working experience. Education and Qualifications Essential BSc in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS accredited degreee) or IBMS accredited equivalent. Desirable Have, or be near to completing, the IBMS Registration Portfolio Registration with, or eligibility to register with, the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) IBMS Specialist Portfolio 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 Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust Address Grantham and District Hospital 101 Manthorpe Road Grantham DN33 2BA Employer's website https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)