Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion (Band 7)

National health service; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Employee Health and Wellbeing

Extensive Reward Scheme

Job summary

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 7 Advanced Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion. The role focuses on day-to-day operational management of the Blood Transfusion department, supporting service leads, ensuring technical performance, training and quality standards.

The post requires HCPC registration, IBMS qualifications, and a commitment to quality improvement and staff development across IPS labs serving Bradford, Airedale and Harrogate healthcare partners.

Job description

Job summary

Job summaryAiredale 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. Applications are invited from experienced, HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists for the post of Band 7 Advanced Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion.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.

Main duties of the job

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 guidelinesWell-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.

About us

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, EssentialBiomedical Science degree or equivalent registration as Biomedical ScientistMSc in blood transfusion Science or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent levelRelevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science StatusDesirableMembership of professional body such as IBMSHolds a General Management Qualification Experience EssentialSignificant discipline specific experience and knowledge including understanding of the BSQR's and BCSH guidelines pertinent to provision of a blood transfusion serviceExperience of working within an NHS Blood Transfusion of Routine testing in transfusion scienceEvidence of Continuous Profession DevelopmentExperience of Pathology IT systemsExperience of Pathology Quality management systemsExperience of training and competency assessment of blood transfusion staff.Experience of implementing new techniques and technologiesExperience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines.DesirableExperience of specialist testing in transfusion scienceHuman Resource management experience and skills Knowledge EssentialEffective verbal and written communication skills.Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload to work effectively under pressure.Ability to supervise and train junior staffHigh degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.Excellent analytical and judgement skills Person Specification Qualifications EssentialBiomedical Science degree or equivalent registration as Biomedical ScientistMSc in blood transfusion Science or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent levelRelevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science StatusDesirableMembership of professional body such as IBMSHolds a General Management Qualification Experience EssentialSignificant discipline specific experience and knowledge including understanding of the BSQR's and BCSH guidelines pertinent to provision of a blood transfusion serviceExperience of working within an NHS Blood Transfusion of Routine testing in transfusion scienceEvidence of Continuous Profession DevelopmentExperience of Pathology IT systemsExperience of Pathology Quality management systemsExperience of training and competency assessment of blood transfusion staff.Experience of implementing new techniques and technologiesExperience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines.DesirableExperience of specialist testing in transfusion scienceHuman Resource management experience and skills Knowledge EssentialEffective verbal and written communication skills.Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload to work effectively under pressure.Ability to supervise and train junior staffHigh degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.Excellent analytical and judgement skills Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see