Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Haematology Higher Specialist Clinical Scientist Trainee
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Haematology Trainee Clinical Scientist
We are looking to recruit a Haematology Trainee Clinical Scientist who will work alongside our Principal and Consultant Clinical Scientists within the department of Haematology at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, supporting the Haematology medical team.
About the Role
The role includes providing scientific advice to clinicians, participating in the duty scientist rota, and contributing to patient management through effective communication of complex findings.
They will advise on and interpret a range of specialist haematology and transfusion investigations.
The post holder will support quality management, service development, and staff training, ensuring compliance with ISO 15189, BSH guidance, and MHRA requirements. A strong focus on patient safety and clinical governance is essential. The role also supports professional development. The post holder will be encouraged and supported to develop advanced practice skills and to apply for the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) programme at an appropriate stage in their career. Support will include mentorship from senior/consultant clinical scientists. Opportunities to gain advanced clinical, leadership, and audit experience. Involvement in complex cases, MDT work, and service development. Access to research and presentation opportunities. Guidance with the HSST application process (including feedback and preparation). Development time, where service allows, to build a portfolio.
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Physical Effort
- Restricted position for long periods
- Frequent light effort for several short periods
- Occasional moderate effort for several short periods
Microscope or similar work; lifts, moves boxes, trays, pushes trolleys; manoeuvres patients for tests
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Mental Effort
- Frequent requirement for concentration, work pattern unpredictable
- Occasional/frequent requirement for prolonged concentration
Concentration for tests, investigations, frequent interruptions for urgent tests; microscope or equivalent work for lengthy periods
Working Conditions
- Occasional/frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions
Handles contained or controlled hazardous materials, contact with body fluids, verbal abuse
Emotional Effort
- Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances
May work with terminally ill, upset, distressed patients, carers
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Irene Regan
- Job title: Consultant Clinical Scientist, Haematology
- Email address: irene.regan@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01253 955820
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