Biomedical Scientist

NHS Blood and Transplant; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Biomedical Scientist to join their team. This role involves performing critical laboratory investigations in the healthcare field. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered with experience in laboratory equipment and a passion for continuous professional development. Excellent benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, and a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Continuous learning and development support

Qualifications

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Proven experience in lab investigations and procedures.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret a wide range of lab investigations.
• Support and train new staff members.
• Operate laboratory equipment and handle samples.

Skills

Experience with laboratory analysers

Scientific techniques

Information Technology

Education

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Continuous learning evidence

Willingness for further training

Job description

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer to the pay point at the top of Band 5.

This vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying early.

Job Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is an integral part of the NHS, collecting and processing 2 million blood donations a year. Our Healthcare Scientists provide crucial support to NHS Hospitals, processing, testing and issuing blood and its components and delivering diagnostic and therapeutic services relating to the transfusion of blood and stem cells, transplantation and tissue banking.

The IBGRL Red Cell Reference department provides an internationally renowned immunohaematology reference service for NHS Blood and Transplant and the international transfusion community. We deal exclusively in complex and interesting red cell immunohaematology problems, often involving rare blood groups. RCR is distinguished by the scientific expertise of its small team of staff and an unparallelled collection of rare cells and sera. In collaboration with colleagues around the world the RCR laboratory continues to make important discoveries in the field of human blood groups. We also compile and maintain the International Rare Donor Panel.

You should be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, looking to develop your expertise in Transfusion / Transplantation Science.

In return you’ll benefit from an excellent pension, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, using modern equipment and practices, where you can develop your specialist skills and scientific education.

Main duties of the job

• Perform, analyse, record and interpret a wide range of laboratory investigations and technical procedures relating to the issue of patient test results for organ transplant and blood transfusion and the issue of blood and tissue products, with the support of the team.
• Support and train new and less experienced staff.
• Handle blood and tissue samples and operate a range of laboratory analysers and equipment.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of the use of a range of laboratory analysers and equipment.
• Experience in a range of scientific techniques.
• Experience of working with Information Technology.

Qualifications And Training

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Evidence of continuous learning and professional development.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

About Us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary—donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.

By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference – Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What We Offer

• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions.
• We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well‑led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday 09:00‑17:00 with some flexibility on start and finish times.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 9 November 2025.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on Thursday 20 November 2025 subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact Benjamin Jones, Red Cell Reference Manager (IBGRL) via email at