Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Biomedical Scientist In Haematology and Blood Transfusion.

For the Band 5 post you must provide:

• Evidence of State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) specifically as a Biomedical Scientist,
• Willingness to participate in the out of hour's service
• Evidence of CPD

We are looking for well-motivated, HCPC registered individuals, with experience of working in an NHS pathology laboratory (or equivalent) to join our Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department based at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford.

In partnership with Beckman Coulter UK (BCUK) our newly designed and refurbished pathology laboratory houses a range of equipment including: Beckman Coulter DxH 900 Analysers and Slidemaker/Stainer (SMS), IL(Werfen) TOP 700 and TOP 550 coagulation analysers, Biorad Variant II for Haemoglobinopathy screening and Ortho Vision blood grouping analysers.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been recieved.

Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be expected to participate in an ongoing quality programme to maintain compliance with the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and United Kingdom Accreditation Standards (UKAS).

This post will require full participation full in a 24/7 shift working pattern and will received enhanced pay in line with Agenda for change unsocial hours payments for maintaining round the clock services.

About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details
Date posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £33,677 to £40,996 a year
per annum inclusive of allowances
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 252-8227313
Job locations: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities:

• Perform tests and assays on all samples as necessary, according to established protocols and required standards.
• Ensure that documentation e.g. patient records and manual testing worksheets are maintained to both local and Trust standards (including electronic records).
• Undertake technical validation of laboratory investigations, ensuring accuracy and precision of all results
• Prioritise samples for processing and results for issuing
• Validate and release clinical results onto iLab system, where results are then available to service users
• Ensure that abnormal results are reported to the appropriate person.
• Service and maintain all specialist equipment according to manufacturers instructions and good laboratory practice.
• Carry out basic analyser trouble shooting
• Ensure procedures for maintaining equipment are followed
• Maintain adequate stocks and ensure efficient use of reagents and consumables.

Please see attached job description for further information

Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential

• BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Science.
• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) specifically as a Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Haematology and/or Transfusion Science
• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of theory and analytical techniques in Haematology/Blood transfusion.
• Knowledge of current trends in Haematology/Blood transfusion and the requirements of UKAS and MHRA.
• Up to date knowledge of test methodology and developments in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• Methodical and able to organise own workload
• Ability to solve problems
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce results within set deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of more complicated Haematology/Blood transfusion.

Experience
Essential

• Basic understanding and experience in Haematology/Blood transfusion
• Previous experience in a pathology department

Desirable

• Use of QPulse quality management system software

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Employer details
Employer name: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Chief BMS in Blood Transfusion
Sarah Haskins
sarah.haskins@nhs.net
01322428501