Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion

Cleveland Clinic; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join a new Insourced Pathology Services Laboratory. This role involves diagnostic testing, project management, and the opportunity to transition into a permanent position. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science and experience in blood transfusion, with strong skills in test validation and LIMS.

Benefits

25 days Annual leave plus 8 days Bank holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Seasonal Ticket Loans

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working as a biomedical scientist within blood transfusion.
• HCPC registration required.
• Strong experience in test validation and SOP development.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing across biochemistry, haematology, and blood transfusion.
• Lead validation, verification, and testing of assays/equipment.
• Train and support new BMS and MLA staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Test validation

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

ISO 15189:2022 standards

Job description

Our vision is to be the best place for healthcare anywhere and the best place to work in healthcare.

We believe that every life deserves world class healthcare.

Job Summary

Salary: NHS Band 6 equivalent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (37.5 hours per week)
Location: 33 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7HY
Contract: FTC ending May 2026

Join us during an exciting growth phase as we launch a new Insourced Pathology Services Laboratory. This role begins in project mode (approx. 5-6 months), where the role will be primarily 9am - 5pm. There will be an option once the service goes live to transition into a permanent Senior BMS position within the core laboratory team which will cover a 24/7 rota.

This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to play a pivotal role in the setup and implementation of a new Insourced Pathology Services Laboratory, including the deployment of a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Initially operating in project mode, this position will report to the Laboratory Director and Pathology Quality Manager.

As a Biomedical Scientist, you'll perform diagnostic testing across biochemistry, haematology, and blood transfusion, ensuring accurate and timely results that support clinical decision-making. You'll contribute to assay validation, equipment maintenance, and quality systems aligned with ISO 15189:2022 and UKAS standards.

What will your duties include?

Initial Project Phase Responsibilities will include:

• Complete super-user training for LIMS and analysers.
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and competency programs.
• Lead validation, verification, and testing of assays/equipment to ISO 15189:2022 and MHRA standards.
• Collaborate with IT on LIMS implementation and testing.
• Design and establish lab workflows from the ground up.

Future responsibilities following the transition of the inhouse service would include:

• Train and support new BMS and MLA staff.
• Ensure a smooth transition to live operations.
• Carry out routine diagnostic work and maintain high-quality service delivery.
• Perform, validate, and authorise lab tests across biochemistry, haematology, and transfusion.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Uphold UKAS standards and contribute to audits, EQA, and quality improvements.
• Accurately manage lab data in LIMS and communicate results to clinicians.
• Support reagent and consumable stock management.

What we need from you?

• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Experience working as a biomedical scientist within blood transfusion
• HCPC registration
• Strong experience in test validation, SOP development, and staff training.
• Interest in hands-on project work (project management training not essential).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in LIMS, lab instruments, and ISO 15189:2022 standards
• Experience across multiple lab sections eg biochemistry, haematology, transfusion (desirable)
• Assay validation, R&D, and staff supervision experience (desirable)

What can we offer you?

We are offering an array of benefits to compliment working for a not-for-profit market leader, some of our benefits include:

• 25 days Annual leave plus 8 days Bank holiday a year
• Auto-Enrolment of 5% pension - Cleveland contribute 10% through Salary Exchange
• Private Medical Insurance and Private Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Seasonal Ticket Loans
• Workplace Nursery Scheme

Who we are?

Cleveland Clinic is one of the leading providers of specialised medical care in the world, providing clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes for almost 6 million patient visits per year across more than 200 locations. We employ over 80,000 caregivers worldwide and continue to drive innovation in healthcare.

With over 100 years of history, our "Patients First" philosophy is at the heart of everything that we do.

If you would like to know more, please email [e-mail].

Applicant shortlisting and interviews may take place whilst the advert is live, so it may close sooner than expected - please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications, we are not always able to provide individual feedback.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This role may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order (as amended) and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

"Let's deliver World Class care together!"

As an equal opportunities employer, we aspire to work together to promote a more inclusive work environment, which represents our commitment to celebrate diversity.

CCL is committed to applying its Equal Employment Opportunity/Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy at all stages of recruitment and privileging. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to any Protected Characteristics. When aware of the need to do so and when required, CCL will make reasonable adjustments to its arrangements for interviews and to conditions of employment/engagement for disabled applicants to ensure, so far as practicable, that they do not place such applicants at a substantial disadvantage in comparison to non-disabled applicants.