Biomedical Scientist

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 17 March 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our highly skilled Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department
. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise within a forward‑thinking, well‑equipped laboratory that supports both the RUH and surrounding private and community hospitals.

Our laboratory is fully modernised and equipped with a wide range of high‑quality analysers, including:

• 5 Beckman Coulter DxH FBC analysers
• 2 ACL Top
  750 coagulation analysers
• Dynex DS2
• Quantalyser 240
• EUROBlot One

• Immucor automation, including NEO Iris and Echo Lumena systems
• Haemonetics Blood Track system for full vein‑to‑vein electronic tracking
• Electronic issue as the primary red‑cell issue method

We also operate QPulse v6.2 for quality management, and the department is fully UKAS accredited to ISO
15189, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining the highest standards.

Joining our team means excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development, including:

• IBMS and CPSM training accreditation
• Outstanding training and educational opportunities
• Opportunities to work across a diverse and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Experience working within a busy, accredited laboratory with modern automation and strong clinical links

• Performance of specialist scientific and technical duties, as required, to the standard expected of an HCPC Registered BMS.
• Use and maintain the integrity of the laboratory computer systems and their databases for data entry of requests, recording and reporting all results, compiling reports and other documents, and for communication (email).
• Ensure that all analyses are performed to the highest standard using approved methods and the Quality Control system.
• Carry out maintenance of analytical equipment according to laboratory and supplier protocol, including recording of procedures carried out.
• Use specialist knowledge to perform analytical techniques in each section of the department, recording and interpreting a complex array of Quality Control data according to departmental policy; to use specialist knowledge to interpret this array of data in order to identify changes in system performance and take corrective action when appropriate.
• Combine specialist knowledge and the quality control data to decide when abnormal results need to be reviewed and to authorise and release results and to report by telephone when required by designated action limits.

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed job description and person specification for further information and the full details of the role.

• IBMS Approved Degree
• Current HCPC registration

• Working in a clinical Haematology and/or Blood Transfusion Laboratory
• Quality control and quality assurance practices
• UK Laboratory accreditation standards
• Experience of training staff

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience in specialist aspects of the laboratory

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.

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata, plus AfC enhancements for unsocial hours