Pre-Specialist Biomedical Scientist- (HCPC Registered)

Band 5 Pre-Specialist Biomedical Scientist (HCPC Registered)

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Recruitment

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.