Location
Kent, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
37,338 – 44,962 per year
About Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a forward-thinking provider known for excellence in care and innovation. They operate across two main sites with a modern Blood Sciences department accredited by ISO 15189, MHRA, CQC, and IBMS. Whether you’re stepping into specialist practice or seeking to broaden your clinical skills, they’ve got the structure and support in place to help you thrive. They’re not just offering a role. They’re offering purpose, learning, and a supportive work environment where each person counts.
Job details
Benefits
- Visa sponsorship available for qualified international applicants
- Professional growth with access to MSc support and IBMS diploma pathways
- Rotational training across haematology and transfusion labs
- State-of-the-art equipment including Sysmex, Werfen, IBG Echo, and Sebia
- Supportive team culture built around continuous learning and mentorship
- Opportunities to work autonomously in a 24/7 Blood Sciences service
Requirements
- HCPC registration with at least one year of post-registration experience
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in progress or completed
- Strong lab background in haematology or blood transfusion
- Excellent communication and decision-making under pressure
- Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to interpret diagnostic results accurately
- Willingness to rotate between sites as service demands
Salary Details
The role offers a banded salary between 37,338 and 44,962 depending on experience.
About the Role
You’ll be joining a dedicated Blood Sciences department that rotates staff across Haematology and Blood Transfusion, giving you the chance to deepen your expertise. Once fully trained, you’ll operate as an autonomous practitioner in a 24/7 setting, supporting emergency and routine cases alike. The lab is equipped with cutting-edge systems for accurate diagnostics, including flow cytometry, capillary electrophoresis, and advanced transfusion platforms.
Your day-to-day work won’t just be about running tests. You’ll be making clinical decisions that save lives, identifying complex antibodies, verifying safe transfusion protocols, and helping to diagnose blood disorders. This is impactful work that supports patients at some of their most vulnerable moments.
Key Responsibilities
- Rotate through Haematology and Blood Transfusion labs to support service delivery
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and apply specialist diagnostic methods
- Authorise results for clinical use and explain them clearly
- Perform safe and accurate blood grouping and crossmatching
- Participate in quality control and assurance procedures
- Deliver out-of-hours support as part of a 24/7 rota
- Guide junior staff and contribute to training as needed
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 to ensure safe recruitment.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of their patients. All qualified applicants will be considered fairly, no matter their background.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Address: Kent, United Kingdom
- Contact: Recruitment Team
Reference Number
5793471-BMS-KENT-0525
How To Apply
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