Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Biomedical Scientist B6/Biomedical Scientist B5 Haematology
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Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced HCPC registered, Band 6, Biomedical Scientists to join our team in our UKAS Accredited Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratories.
The role is temporary for 12 months to cover maternity leave, full and part-time hours can be considered. The post is based at the Royal Oldham Hospital site, however, flexibility to work across other sites within the Northern Care Alliance Trust is required.
Band 5 HCPC registered BMS will be considered but must have relevant experience. The post holder will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift rota.
The Central Service Laboratory serves The Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary as well as primary care services within the vicinity. There is also an essential services laboratory at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury, and similarly equipped laboratories across the NCA. The department has recently undergone major upgrades with a refresh of Haematology analyser, installation of a new sample track, and new LIMS system.
We are in an exciting time of development and change, following the formation of the NCA. You will help to ensure that service delivery continues to be quality-driven and patient-focused. You will be a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach. You will be committed to patient safety and improving and maintaining quality. Full training will be provided for the role, and active participation in CPD is encouraged.
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- Perform and interpret complex diagnostic tests in Haematology and Blood Transfusion, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UKAS and MHRA standards.
- Rotate through all sections of the laboratory, contributing to disease diagnosis and patient management.
- Provide technical expertise and first-line troubleshooting for highly specialised laboratory equipment.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff, apprentices, and trainees, ensuring competency records are maintained.
- Participate in internal and external quality control procedures and audits to support continuous improvement.
- Communicate effectively with clinicians and colleagues, including reporting urgent and critical results.
- Contribute to service development, including verification of new methodologies, equipment trials, and quality improvement projects.
- Ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials in line with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
- Maintain accurate data entry and support the laboratory information management system.
- Uphold Trust values of Care, Appreciate, and Inspire in all aspects of work.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
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As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Heather Lees
Job title: Haematology and Blood Transfusion Service Lead
Email address: heather.lees@nca.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0161 656 1678
Richard Adams
Haematology Technical Manager
0161 656 1761
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