Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion (Band 7)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Health and Wellbeing

Extensive Reward Scheme

Counselling Service

Vivup and Wagestream

Staff Networks: Enable, Rainbow,Gender

Job summary

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford invites a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist to lead the day-to-day operations of the Blood Transfusion department. The role supports the Cross-Site Service Lead and drives high standards in technical performance, training and quality management.

The postholder will maintain the department's Quality Management System, supporting accreditation, audits, incident investigations and service development, with emphasis on leadership and collaborative

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with specialist transfusion knowledge.
• IBMS Specialist Diploma or Higher Specialist Diploma in Blood Transfusion.
• MSc in Biomedical Science or related subject is preferred.
• BBTS transfusion certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operational management of the Blood Transfusion department.
• Support the Cross-Site Service Lead and ensure high technical performance.
• Lead training, quality management and staff development.
• Support accreditation processes, audits and incident investigations.
• Contribute to service development and interdepartmental collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Education

HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology/Blood Transfusion

MSc in Biomedical Science or relevant subject

IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Blood Transfusion

BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice (advantage)

Job description

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), and Harrogate General Hospital (HGH) are high-performing Trusts providing acute and specialist outreach services for local people. ANHSFT, BTHFT, and HGH have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) to provide Pathology services to the three organisations and other local healthcare providers., The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Blood Transfusion department, supporting the Cross-Site Service Lead. They will ensure that all aspects of the technical performance, training and quality of the department are of the highest standard. The postholder must have an interest in Quality and Training and will support the needs of the department in these areas. The postholder will play a key role in the maintenance and continual improvement of the department's Quality Management System, supporting accreditation, audit, incident investigation and service development activities. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with excellent organisational and practical abilities, supported by sound scientific knowledge and a thorough understanding of BSQR and relevant national transfusion guidelines Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, together with the leadership ability to support both individual and team working, are essential. All of these skills and attributes are in line with the Trust's Right Care Behaviours. The post is primarily based within the Blood Transfusion Department at Bradford Royal Infirmary; however, the successful applicant may be required to work at any IPS laboratory to support service requirements.

The successful applicant will be a suitably qualified and experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology/Blood Transfusion and either an MSc in Biomedical Science or a relevant subject, or an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Blood Transfusion. Additional qualifications, such as the BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice, would be advantageous.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values: We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity