Senior Biomedical ScientistinManchesterinManchesterPUBLISHED WED 23 OCT 2024

We are a UKAS and IBMS accredited department serving multiple laboratory sites of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. We havemany clinical specialties and we provide a comprehensive range of Haematology and blood transfusion laboratory services, specialty diagnostic testing and reference work for leukaemia, Haemostasis, thrombosis and haemoglobinopathies predominantly at the Oxford Road Campus.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our existing team of senior Biomedical Scientists as a Haematology/Transfusion rotational band 7 senior BMS. You will be HCPC registered, have completed a specialist portfolio in haematology and transfusion.

You will also have a relevant MSc or Higher Specialist Diploma in Haematology or Transfusion. You will have considerable relevant experience in Haematology and blood transfusion in order to provide transfusion and Haematology experience, expertise and quality.

The position may be based at any of the MFT laboratory sites and you will be contracted to work 24/7 depending on the needs of the service. In return we will provide a comprehensive induction program, support you in the development of your skills and knowledge as a Senior BiomedicalScientist through mentor-ship and annual appraisal.

Please do not reapply if you have been interviewed for a Band 7 vacancy within Haematology at MFT in the previous 3 months

Supervise Registered BMS, Trainee BMS and Medical Laboratory Assistant grades and co-ordinate the organisation of a departmental section(s)on a day-to-day basis and provide information and progress reports eg, staffing, workload, performance and costing, to Chief BMS at regularintervals.

Maintain professional Standards working effectively and in accordance with ISO standards and Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs). Exercising judgement and interpretation to validate and authorise results produced by self and others (including those produced by non Registered staff) .

You will be required to use and maintain manual and automated equipment including 'troubleshooting' and basic repair.

Collaboration with other Senior BMS staff to monitor and allocate departmental staff and resources to maximum benefit over the 24hr period is essential to the running of the department. You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting staff attendance and sickness and allocatingannual leave.

The department requires staff to work shifts that ensure that the continual service needs of the department can be met.

To achieve this, you will be contracted to work within a rotational shift pattern which will include shifts throughout the departments 24 hours a day / 7 days per weekservice, however the expectation is that your normal pattern of work will be Monday to Friday with some weekend cover. There is also an expectation that you will NOT participate in a regular night rota

About us

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at

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