Band 5 BMS/Band 6 Specialist BMS(Biochemistry/Haematology/Transfusion)
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Biomedical Scientist (BMS) Band 5 or Band 6 - Specialist knowledge/skills/qualifications required for Band 6 position. Previous applicants need not ap...
Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations as required.
Ensure procedures are carried out according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Communicate complex technical and clinical information, especially in critical situations, being responsible for technical authorisation of results and clinical authorisation of reports within agreed protocols.
Undertake technical validation of complex / specialist results from laboratory investigations and ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.
Analyse and interpret test results of a specialist nature.
Service and maintain the diagnostic equipment as required, take corrective action in the event of equipment failure; follow contingency planning if such action fails and report to BMS team manager.
Resolve routine and complex equipment and process problems, reporting to BMS team manager as required.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- All areas of chosen discipline
- Supervision and training.
- Technical audit.
Knowledge
Essential
- Underpinning theory of laboratory practice in area of chosen discipline
- Laboratory health and safety, COSHH, and risk assessment
- Continuing professional development with portfolio
- Equality legislation and best practice
Skills
Essential
- Practical laboratory skills
- Able to use initiative appropriately within a team
- Ability to analyse work to determine compliance with standards
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Good hand/eye co-ordination. Keyboard skills
- Keyboard skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Meticulous.
- Motivation.
- Enthusiasm.
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working unsocial hours including nights, weekends and public holidays.
- Ability to travel independently between sites.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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