Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology and Transfusion
Closing Date: 18 August 2026

Job Summary
**Are you enthusiastic? Do you work well under pressure? Are you looking for a new challenge? If yes, this job may be perfect for you!** Applications are invited from enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals with specialist experience in haematology and blood transfusion for a full time Band 6 post to work in our modern and well-equipped Haematology and transfusion Laboratory at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Main Duties of the Job
Our laboratory is based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary and provides Haematology, Blood Transfusion analyses. The site provides specialist Oncology and Orthopaedic services along with routine services.

Our major equipment comprises Beckman Coulter DXH 900 analysers and ACL TOP 550s in the Haematology and coagulation section. Automation in Transfusion is provided by QuidelOrtho Vision analysers.

You will be based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, however you will be required to work across sites at both Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal and Lancaster hospitals.

The role can sometimes be quite physical, with moderate moving and handling requirements, therefore you will need to be able to move around the laboratory and assist in the movement of loads. You will be expected to work a 37.5 hr/ week (average) shift rota pattern that includes daytime, evenings, overnight, weekends and Bank Holidays once you have achieved competence during a satisfactory probationary period, for which appropriate AFC enhancements will be paid.

About Us
The Haematology and Transfusion Department at Royal Lancaster Infirmary is part of Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Services. The pathology service includes laboratories at Barrow-in-Furness (Furness General Hospital), Blackburn (Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital), Blackpool (Blackpool Victoria Hospital), Burnley (Burnley General Teaching Hospital), Chorley (Chorley General Hospital), Kendal (Westmorland General Hospital), Lancaster (Royal Lancaster Infirmary) and Preston (Royal Preston Hospital).

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (Per annum, Pro Rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 438-PB4438
Job locations: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Lane, Lancaster, LA1 4RP, United Kingdom

Job Responsibilities
Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Performs work duties to the standards required as a HCPC Biomedical Scientist
• Undertake the correct procedures for the handling of specimens, pre and post analysis.
• Maintain and operate equipment used in the preparation and analysis of specimens.
• Perform a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation.
• Demonstrate awareness of factors affecting sample integrity, risks associated with the sample reagents, or method and other tests indicated by the outcome of the analysis.
• Use the main laboratory computer system in accordance with service requirements

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration
• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• Completed Specialist Portfolio or equivalent
• Uses continuing professional development as a means of selfdevelopment

Desirable

• IBMS membership
• NBTS Introduction to Blood Transfusion
• Completion of relevant external analyser courses
• NBTS Transfusion Specialist certificate
• BBTS Transfusion Specialist certificate

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Experience as a specialist in a clinical pathology laboratory
• Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories
• Experience of the components of a quality management system
• Experience of dealing with cold chain issue

Desirable

• Problem solving ability
• Extended specialist experience e.g blood film review, non-routine coagulation
• Experience of working as a BMS in a Blood Sciences
• Experience of UKAS/ MHRA inspections

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Lane, Lancaster, LA1 4RP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Technical Services Manager, Haematology and BT David Ryder, david.ryder@mbht.nhs.uk, 07580818900