Job Description

Recognised as one of the largest NHS Trusts -- University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is at the forefront of care within our communities. We provide healthcare services to over 1.8 million residents across Birmingham, Solihull and beyond.
The landscape of UHB continues to evolve. Our new Elective Hub at Solihull Hospital recently opened, Heartlands Treatment Centre is now fully operational, and our services continue to expand at Good Hope and QE. With progress comes opportunity. As we strengthen our workforce to support our service we have ensured our colleagues are trained and developed within their roles.
Applications for HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientists are now invited to the posts of Deputy Training Lead within the Haematology Department. The roles are available at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Heartlands Hospital.
As an integral part of the leadership team you implement, deliver and development first class training to ensure the competency and maintenance of learning throughout the department.
As our colleagues look to you for knowledge, guidance and support, you in turn will live and breath our values to ensure they are secure in the delivery of their duties and comfortable to discuss any requirements or concerns they may have.
Main duties of the job
Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that you have an understanding of specialist healthcare science activities acquired through additional training or knowledge to post graduate level or equivalent e.g., Post registration specialist competency portfolio. Evidence of continuing professional development in accordance with HCPC guidelines will be requested at the interview stage so ensure to bring this along with you. You will support the Training leads with training activities, inductions and portfolio work. There are 2 posts available, one based at QEH and one based at BHH, but there will be a future requirement to work across all sites that are part of UHB.
We have identified that you may not entirely possesses the desirable requirements of the role and we are therefore supporting this Deputy Training Lead as a developmental role, where the successful candidate will be given the opportunity and support to complete the IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Training.
Haematology is part of Pathology Services providing a patient focused quality service that is committed to the trust vision of 'Building Healthier lives'
If you are motivated by what you have read, you have the experience to make a difference and have a passion to provide the absolute best care to our patients and support our colleagues, we would love to hear from you. You can simply apply via this advert or drop us an email at mohammed.akhtar@uhb.nhs.uk or yvonne.elliott@uhb.nhs.uk.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1088228
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
• *State registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
• *Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities acquired though additional training or knowledge to post graduate level or equivalent e.g. Post registration specialist competency portfolio.
• *Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines

Desirable

• *Training Qualification

Experience
Essential

• *Experience of working in clinical laboratories commensurate with the laboratory position.
• *Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
• *Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
• A working knowledge of:
• *Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry,
• *Microbiology and Cellular Pathology).
• *Quality control and assurance practices. )
• *Laboratory health and safety.
• *HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics and proficiencies.

Desirable

• *Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
• *Training role

Additional Criteria
Essential

• *Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
• *Perform in a team.
• *Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual and specialised techniques
• *Good and accurate IT input and MS Office skills
• *Effective communication skills both written and oral.
• *Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
• *Resilience and adaptability
• *Self-motivated.
• *Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
• *State registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
• *Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities acquired though additional training or knowledge to post graduate level or equivalent e.g. Post registration specialist competency portfolio.
• *Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines

Desirable

• *Training Qualification

Experience
Essential

• *Experience of working in clinical laboratories commensurate with the laboratory position.
• *Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
• *Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
• A working knowledge of:
• *Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry,
• *Microbiology and Cellular Pathology).
• *Quality control and assurance practices. )
• *Laboratory health and safety.
• *HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics and proficiencies.

Desirable

• *Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
• *Training role

Additional Criteria
Essential

• *Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
• *Perform in a team.
• *Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual and specialised techniques
• *Good and accurate IT input and MS Office skills
• *Effective communication skills both written and oral.
• *Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
• *Resilience and adaptability
• *Self-motivated.
• *Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.

Skills Required