Biomedical Scientist (Haematology) | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Department of Laboratory Haematology is spread across 4 sites at 3 hospitals in Oxford and Banbury, and the successful candidates would work as part of a team at the Oxford and Banbury sites of the Trust. Self-development is encouraged with access to a number of postgraduate courses.

The Department is both UKAS 15189 and HCPC accredited.

We are looking to recruit to Band 5 posts to support the broad workload across the Department. We are looking for candidates who already have experience with the equipment in use in OUH.

The successful candidate will be HCPC registered or making good progress towards it. The successful candidate will have an interest in Haematology and / or Blood Transfusion; they will rotate through all sections, covering the full range of Haematology and Blood Transfusion.

Equipment in Haematology is Sysmex equipment across all 4 sites. Blood Transfusion has networked Blood-Tx and integrated Remote Release to a greater extent than most sites in the UK.

The Oxford University Hospital Haematology has a more diverse range of testing being carried out than many other Hospitals with a variety of specialist workload being referred in, and training in appropriate specialist sections may be given, over time, as required.

A flexible approach to working hours is required; staff will be expected to work on all sites as required. The Haematology Department is a 24/7/365 operation and staff will be expected to work a variety of hours to meet the needs of the service. The successful candidate(s) will work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team and have a positive professional approach to patient care.

Candidates without UK HCPC registration would only be considered if inadequate number of registered candidates.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mr D. Smith on View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk or 572824 or View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk  

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Please note that this post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jun 2026

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