Job Overview

Position: Pre-Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Haematology and Blood Transfusion)
Band: Band 5 (£32,073 to £39,043 per year, plus Agenda for Change enhanced payments for shift work)
Location: Trustwide / Positions available at Heartlands Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)
Contract Type: Permanent / 2 Vacancies Available
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working (Includes rotational shift systems, 24/7 service coverage, weekends, public holidays, and out-of-hours on-call duties once fully trained)
Closing Date: 5th August 2026
Reference Number: 304-1100915

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit two enthusiastic, highly motivated, and HCPC-registered Band 5 Pre-Specialist Biomedical Scientists within our bustling Haematology and Blood Transfusion department.

Operating across one of the largest acute hospital trusts in England—handling over a million requests annually across ISO 15189 and MHRA-accredited laboratories—you will rotate through Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion. This includes supporting our role as a designated Major Trauma Centre and the West Midlands Regional Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Service. Full support is provided for continuing professional development (CPD) and working towards your post-registration specialist portfolio.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Laboratory Analysis & Processing: Perform technical tasks to meet diagnostic service needs, including sample analysis, technical validation, interpretive decisions, and reporting in line with HCPC standards and ISO 15189:2022 compliance.
Rotational & Shift Working: Participate flexibly in departmental shift systems providing a 24/7 service, including weekends, public holidays, and out-of-hours on-call rotas.
Quality & Compliance: Take an active part in the laboratory's quality assurance programmes, equipment maintenance, and adherence to rigorous health, safety, and regulatory standards.
Professional Development: Engage proactively with ongoing training, CPD opportunities, and scientific portfolio progression.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Current state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.

Experience (Essential)

Experience of working in clinical laboratories.
Practical familiarity with laboratory techniques and automation.

Benefits & Additional Information

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme, plus enhanced shift allowances).
Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven workplace culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
Checks & Sponsorship: Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where applicable, and active UK professional registration. Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome.