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Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Night Shift)
Band 6
Main area Cancer and Clinical Support Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 162-7138-AV-A
Site King George Hospital Town Ilford Salary £44,485 - £52,521 per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2025 23:59
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Are you looking for a role that offers both challenge and reward, with the opportunity to make a real impact at the heart of patient care—while working nights?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Blood Sciences at the King Georges Hospital Goodmayes (KGH) for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) with experience in Haematology to join our dedicated night shift team.
Why join us?
* Work as part of a close-knit, supportive team providing essential services throughout the night when your skills are most needed.
* Play a vital role in delivering high‑quality diagnostics to support emergency and specialist services.
* Contribute to one of the busiest Blood Sciences services in the region, with 26 million diagnostic tests provided annually across the Trust and primary care.
* Benefit from a minimum of 10 dedicated training days per year to support your ongoing professional development and career progression.
As a Specialist BMS, you will:
* Deliver an efficient and effective Haematology and Blood Transfusion service during the night shift.
* Work autonomously while still being part of a highly skilled and approachable team.
* Take on responsibilities that will develop your leadership and organisational skills, with opportunities to supervise sections of the laboratory.
Main duties of the job
· To undertake manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations in accordance with standard operating procedures, including preparation of reagents where required.
· To undertake preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment. In the event of equipment failure, to investigate and correct or seek advice from senior staff or service engineer. To maintain a record in accordance with protocol .
· To check the accuracy and precision of manual and automated laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures and take appropriate action if a problem is identified.
· To report any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure.
· To maintain up to date knowledge and skills in haematology, blood transfusion and immunology to support best practice and maintain a portfolio to demonstrate this.
· To keep the workplace and work benches clean and tidy.
· To maintain good work relations with all members of staff, and to plan and organise their own work within the demands of the team.
· To treat everyone associated with BHR Hospital NHS Trust with courtesy and respect.
We operate a 24/7 service on both sites. The bloodsciences department is ready to move to a full shift system and participation is essential.
Both hospitals offer a pleasant working environment and are well served by several bus routes and mainline stations nearby.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We’re no longer in special measures; we’ve opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal in 2024.
We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from our Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries – live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
About the role
The Haematology Department operates across two laboratories (KGH and QH), managed as a single service. While staff may be asked to work across both sites, this role will be primarily based at KGH on the night rota.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with:
* HCPC registration and specialist knowledge/experience in Haematology.
* The ability to work confidently and independently during night shifts.
* Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to maintaining high-quality standards of care.
What we offer
* A dynamic 24/7 service where your contribution at night is crucial in ensuring seamless patient care.
* At least 10 training days per year, ensuring you keep developing your skills and knowledge.
* Opportunities for continued professional development and career growth within a progressive Blood Sciences department.
* A supportive, friendly environment where your work will make a difference every single night.
* Excellent transport links, with both hospitals easily accessible by bus and mainline stations.
Be part of something bigger – join our night shift team and help us deliver outstanding patient care around the clock.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
* State registration with the HCPC
* BSc(hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification Specialist knowledge in Haematology and hospital transfusion science
* Membership of the IBMS CPD evidence
Skills/ Abilities
* Good organisational skills Good communication skills – both written and verbal Good technical skills
* Willing to participate in on call rota
Experience/ Knowledge
* Minimum 3-year post registration working in haematology/Immunology/ blood transfusion or equivalent experience.
* Experience in Haematology Blood Transfusion or Immunology Experience in out of hours working in Blood Transfusion or Haematology
Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you canprovide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.
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Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licences. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.
In line with UKVI guidelines BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.
We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.
Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.
If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e‑cigarettes (“vaping”) may be used outside hospital buildings.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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