Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology, Band 6

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The closing date is 02 February 2026

The department is scheduled to review a number of pieces of equipment in the coming year. We are UKAS & MHRA accredited. Haematology in Gloucestershire really is a stimulating place to work.

Gloucestershire Hospitals Foundation Trust provides a countywide Haematology and Transfusion services across two major sites at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals. Both provide 24/7 service with specialisms rationalised across sites.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in the country providing high quality acute elective and specialist care for a population of more than 850,000 people. This incorporates specialist services, including haematological malignancies, for neighbouring counties and we have facilities for autologous stem cell transplantation. We support Clinical Immunology with an Immunology Laboratory within the management structure of Haematology. Overall, the department processes approximately 78,000 requests and 1.5 million tests per annum.

Core hours , Early shift , Late shifts  & 13:30-21:30, Nights 19:15-07:00 & . Unsocial hours currently attract an RRP payment as well as A4C enhanced rates.

This position includes shift working.

Applicants must be HCPC registered and hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio.

Substantial qualified experience in Haematology & Blood Transfusion in an NHS laboratory setting.

• Organised with attention to detail.
• Flexible and able to demonstrate initiative, with problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Friendly, enthusiastic team player with good demonstrable interpersonal skills.

To work within the Haematology department, rotating around Haematology, Blood Transfusion & Immunology. Full participation in a 24 hour shift pattern is expected to cover two hospital sites.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

We also have a great team of staff who are a very social group. Recent outings include skittles evenings, ten pin bowling, darts, rounders, tubing and, for the less energetic, a picnic in the park to celebrate Biomedical Science Day.

To assist in the provision of a comprehensive continuous 24 hour diagnostic service by performing a wide range of urgent, non-urgent and specialised procedures and investigations in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion specialties.

This includes the technical and clinical validation of own work and the communication of any confidential urgent/abnormal results thereby facilitating the appropriate diagnosis and effective treatment of patients. The post holder is also expected to select, ensure compatibility and issue blood products in a timely and efficient manner (sometimes in life saving situations e.g. trauma and major bleeding).

It is expected that the post holder will uphold both the IBMS and HCPC Code of Conduct and act as a role model to other staff whilst maintaining fitness to practice in accordance with the HCPC standards.

If you wanted more information on this vacancy then please contact:

Jo Goody (Deputy Laboratory Manager)

Available Monday - Friday 8:30 - 17:00

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (or alternative acceptable to HCPC)
• Registered with the HCPC
• An IBMS Specialist Diploma is essential for Band 6

• Substantial qualified laboratory experience in an NHS Haematology & Blood…