Job Description

The Advanced Biomedical Scientist for Coagulation and Haematology at Rotherham Hospital is, in conjunction with the Lead Haematology and Lead Blood Transfusion BMSs, responsible of the day to day running of the Haematology Laboratory. This includes aspects of of technical expertise, training, Human Resources, stock resources and asset management. The role also extends to the management of the Blood Sciences support workers.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Partnership fully integrates the pathology services delivered on behalf of the Partner Trusts within the Integrated Care System (ICS) footprint; Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
The Pathology Partnership will provide the best possible service for patients and clinicians; improving health outcomes, delivering quality and efficiency benefits and ensuring a sustainable workforce for the longer term.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the Blood Sciences management team to provide help and support to all Blood sciences staff. As such the post holder may be required to deputise for the Lead Haematology BMS.
Main duties of the role are to provide front line scientific and technical expertise in both the Coagulation and Haematology settings. The post holder will be the first line response to escalated issues raised by all grades of staff and external suppliers. Subjects may include clinical, technical and EQA issues. The post holder will be required to ensure all process and polices are adhered to be staff. The post holder will act as frontline response to all HR aspects of the role including, roster development, training, recruitment and retentions, dealing with personnel issues and sickness management.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
STHFT operates with a budget of 1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.
As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.
We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.
Details
Date posted
21 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
190-1067-DIR
Job locations
Rotherham Hospital
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2UD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• HCPC registered
• FIBMS or MSc (in Discipline or equivalent) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Blood Sciences) or level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification.
• IBMS Specialist portfolio (Blood Sciences) or other BMS (Blood Sciences) specialist qualification
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Further Management training

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited clinical (Blood Sciences) Laboratory.
• Experience with a wide range of Blood Sciences Diagnostic techniques

Desirable

• Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards
• Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, QPulse, LIMS etc)
• Ability to Lead a Team
• Effective Communication skills, written and oral
• Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
• Ability to motivate oneself and other staff

Desirable

• Ability to deliver new services

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
• Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work and work under pressure.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required
• Commitment to Providing 8am-8pm service and weekend out-of- hours work

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• oUnderstanding of STH PROUD values

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• HCPC registered
• FIBMS or MSc (in Discipline or equivalent) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Blood Sciences) or level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification.
• IBMS Specialist portfolio (Blood Sciences) or other BMS (Blood Sciences) specialist qualification
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Further Management training

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited clinical (Blood Sciences) Laboratory.
• Experience with a wide range of Blood Sciences Diagnostic techniques

Desirable

• Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards
• Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, QPulse, LIMS etc)
• Ability to Lead a Team
• Effective Communication skills, written and oral
• Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
• Ability to motivate oneself and other staff

Desirable

• Ability to deliver new services

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
• Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work and work under pressure.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required
• Commitment to Providing 8am-8pm service and weekend out-of- hours work

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• oUnderstanding of STH PROUD values

Skills Required