Advanced Biomedical Scientist – Blood Transfusion (Band 7): Sponsorship Available

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Job summary

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in Steeton, United Kingdom, seeks an Advanced Biomedical Scientist to oversee day-to-day Blood Transfusion Department operations as part of Integrated Pathology Solutions.

You will support the Cross-Site Service Lead, ensure technical excellence, lead staff training, and maintain QMS. Role requires HCPC registration, MSc in Blood Transfusion, and IBMS Fellowship eligibility where applicable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• MSc in Blood Transfusion Science or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification supporting IBMS Fellowship eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Blood Transfusion Department.
• Support the Cross-Site Service Lead in delivering efficient and high-quality laboratory services.
• Ensure high standards of technical performance, staff training and quality management.
• Maintain and continually improve the department’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support accreditation, audits, incident investigations and service development.
• Contribute to implementing new techniques and technologies.
• Review and prepare SOPs in line with guidelines.
• Supervise, train and assess competency of staff.
• Work primarily at Bradford Royal Infirmary, with duties at other IPS labs as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Staff training

Quality management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science

HCPC registration

MSc in Blood Transfusion Science

IBMS Fellowship eligibility

Tools

Pathology IT systems

Quality management systems

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Biomedical Scientist
Employer: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Steeton, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 49,387 to 56,515 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

Work with Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS), a joint venture involving Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate General Hospital.

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Blood Transfusion Department.

Support the Cross-Site Service Lead in delivering efficient and high-quality laboratory services.

Ensure high standards of technical performance, staff training and quality management.

Maintain and continually improve the department’s Quality Management System (QMS).

Support laboratory accreditation, audits, incident investigations and service development.

Contribute to the implementation of new techniques and technologies.

Review and prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with local and national guidelines.

Supervise, train and assess the competency of blood transfusion laboratory staff.

Work primarily at Bradford Royal Infirmary, with possible duties at other IPS laboratories as needed.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification.
• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• MSc in Blood Transfusion Science or an equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating an equivalent level of expertise.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification supporting eligibility for Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Essential experience

• Significant experience and specialist knowledge in blood transfusion science.
• Experience working in an NHS Blood Transfusion laboratory.
• Experience in routine transfusion testing.
• Understanding of Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and relevant national transfusion guidelines.
• Experience with pathology IT systems and quality management systems.
• Experience training and assessing the competency of blood transfusion staff.
• Experience implementing new techniques and technologies.
• Experience writing and reviewing SOPs in line with local and national guidelines.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Essential skills and knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads under pressure.
• Ability to supervise, support and train junior staff.
• High manual dexterity for complex laboratory techniques.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making and judgement skills.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
• Enthusiasm, motivation and an innovative approach to service improvement.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Membership of a professional body, such as the IBMS.
• Experience in specialist transfusion testing.
• Human resource management experience and skills.
• Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications, subject to eligibility.
• Career development: Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in blood transfusion science.
• Leadership experience: Take responsibility for departmental operations, staff training and quality improvement.
• Professional development: Opportunities to maintain CPD and contribute to laboratory accreditation and service development.
• Multi-site experience: Work within a collaborative pathology service supporting three NHS organisations and other local healthcare providers.
• Quality improvement: Contribute to audits, incident investigations, new technologies and improvements in laboratory practice.
• Employment setting: Join an integrated pathology service supporting acute and specialist healthcare delivery.

Application deadline: 11 November 2026.