Biomedical Scientist Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization dedicated to saving lives through blood and organ donation. As a Biomedical Scientist Practitioner, you will play a vital role in processing and testing blood, providing essential support to NHS hospitals. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can enhance your skills and contribute to a meaningful cause. With a commitment to continuous learning and development, you will have access to extensive training resources to help you excel in your career. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning culture

Professional growth support

Qualifications

• Registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in transfusion science.
• Broad science knowledge with expertise in complex laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze laboratory investigations for blood transfusion.
• Train and support new staff in laboratory procedures.

Skills

Biomedical Science Knowledge

Laboratory Techniques

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Information Technology

Education

Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Science Graduate

Post Graduate Training

Job description

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Client:

NHS Blood and Transplant

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Biomedical Scientist Practitioner

Job Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant 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.

Our Red Cell Immunohaematology department provides reference and blood provision services to regional hospitals using advanced red cell serology. Our work includes the investigation of immune haemolytic disorders, the resolution of blood group anomalies, complex red cell antibody problems and the provision of blood for specific patients. We also provide routine testing and assessment of antibody levels in antenatal samples.

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. You will also have access to NHSBT’s extensive training catalogue.

Main duties of the job

-You will be required to 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

-You will be responsible for the support and training of new and less experienced staff

-You will be required to handle blood and tissue samples and operate a range of laboratory analysers and equipment

-The role may require you to undertake urgent on-call work providing 24/7 testing and advice, depending on specialty

-The role may require you to work variable hours and days, weekends and bank holidays as per the roster within the department (unless otherwise rostered within the shift agreement) with appropriate notice, depending on specialty.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Broad science knowledge with a specialist knowledge in transfusion / tranplantation science gained through previous experience working as a Biomedical Scientist
• Experience in specialised laboratory techniques using a wide range of complex equipment
• Experience in prioritising and issuing work to other staff and monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met
• Understanding of UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), UK Blood Transfusion Service (UKBTS) and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) guidelines
• Experience of working with Information Technology
• Experience of writing reports, preparing and delivering presentations and training and mentoring staff

Qualifications and Training

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist
• Science graduate with relevant post graduate training eg British Blood Transfusion Society specialist certificate, British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Diploma or equivalent experience
• 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.

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

Working within a laboratory that promotes the highest standards, you will participate in a shift system which currently covers 08:00 to 21:00. You will also participate in an on-call rota.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Monday 5 th May 2025.

Interviews are anticipated to be held w/c 19/05/2025 subject to confirmation