Biomedical Scientist - Hematology / Transfusion

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Huddersfield is seeking a qualified Biomedical Scientist specializing in Hematology and Transfusion to join their team. The successful candidate will work across departments, ensuring quality and safety in blood processing. Candidates should possess an accredited degree and HCPC registration with a commitment to continuous professional development. This role involves a full-time commitment, participation in a 24/7 rota, and offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £46,580 per year, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science and a completed registration portfolio.
• State registration with the HCPC.
• Experience in Clinical Haematology & Transfusion Department.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 24/7 rota post-training.
• Ensure quality and safety in blood component processing.
• Train other staff and supervise junior members.

Skills

Teamwork

Laboratory computer systems

Communication

Clinical Haematology

Transfusion knowledge

Education

Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science

HCPC registration

Job description

Go back Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist - Hematology / Transfusion

The closing date is 24 December 2025

Qualified Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientists

An exciting Job opportunity has arisen for a well‑motivated, flexible and innovative individual working across the specialism of Hematology and Transfusion.

The service serves a population of over 400,000 patients and is based at both the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and the Calderdale Royal Hospital, where you will be expected to work across both sites.

The department is fully UKAS and MHRA accredited and has HCPC training status.

Main duties of the job

The Hematology department is well equipped with Siemens Hema analysers and coagulation analysers are Werfen ACL TOPS.

The Blood Transfusion service is delivered via the Grifols Eflexis automated Blood grouping system and operates a state‑of‑the‑art Blood Track System – Haemonetics. Ensuring quality and safety for the collection, processing, storage and administration of human blood components. This system electronically records every stage of the transfusion process improving patient safety.

Job responsibilities

Participation in the 24/7 rota will be expected following a period of training. Applicants should be suitably qualified state‑registered biomedical scientists with HCPC registration and a completed specialist portfolio. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wishes to join and play an active role in our busy and friendly department.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science and a completed registration portfolio
• State registration with the HCPC
• Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development. Create own personal development plan
• Willing to undertake postgraduate qualification e.g., Specialist Portfolio
• Fully trained in all areas of the Clinical Haematology & Transfusion department

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with laboratory computer systems
• Willingness to take part in providing out of hours service
• To be able to deal with sensitive data in accordance with departmental and Trust guidelines
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in laboratory practice in Clinical Haematology & Transfusion
• Knowledge of the specimen pathways for all samples, including reference laboratory tests
• Experience of training other staff members
• Experience of working within a Clinical Haematology & Transfusion Department
• Supervision of MLA and assistant/associate practitioner grade staff
• Experience of stock control systems
• Experience of involvement in laboratory and clinical audit
• Active participation in Service Development
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory accreditation and other quality standards associated with Clinical Haematology & Transfusion laboratories
• Ability to run, maintain and fault‑find on laboratory equipment
• To give presentations on results of trials or audit to interested parties in the Trust

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Willingness to comply with departmental dress code
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbal with all levels of staff and the customers of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £46,580 a year, pro rata