Blood Transfusion BMS Edinburgh

Your World; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

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CPD Assistance

Mandatory Training Arrangements

NHS Framework Service

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Travel and accommodation assistance

Dedicated consultant

24/7 support

Job summary

Your World is seeking a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist for a 6-month locum position in Edinburgh, supporting the Blood Bank at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The role covers day shifts with potential out-of-hours coverage, in a busy laboratory environment requiring independence and strong transfusion skills.

Pay is £32 per hour, with benefits and a dedicated consultant. Prior Blood Transfusion/Blood Bank experience and LIMS/Grifols familiarity are advantageous.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Significant Blood Transfusion/Blood Bank experience.
• Competence in routine and urgent transfusion laboratory work.
• Ability to work independently and support service delivery within a busy laboratory environment.
• Suitability for a Band 6 role.

Responsibilities

• Provide day shift support for a high-volume transfusion laboratory.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new staff.
• Support out-of-hours roster when required (back and night shifts).

Skills

HCPC registration

Blood transfusion

Independence

Band 6 suitability

Tools

eTraceline LIMS

Grifols analysers

Job description

Edinburgh

£32.00 P/H

*Pay range/rate depend on qualifications, experience, and training.

Locum

26/10/2026 - 03/12/2026

This Biomedical Science position is suitable for a qualified Blood Transfusion BMS Edinburgh to apply on a locum basis to start as a locum with a pay of £32 P/H.

Beneficial criteria to help be successful in this BMS role include the following:

I am currently looking to recruit an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist for a Band 6 locum position within the Blood Bank at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE). This is an initial 6-month assignment, with a planned start date in November.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide support for the laboratory's day shift service, as we are currently undertaking training for a high volume of new staff. We are therefore seeking an experienced Blood Transfusion Biomedical Scientist who can contribute effectively within a busy and complex transfusion environment with minimal supervision. Once fully trained and deemed competent within the department, the successful candidate may also be required to support the out of hours roster, including:

• Back shifts
• Night shifts

Essential requirements include:

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Significant Blood Transfusion/Blood Bank experience
• Competence in routine and urgent transfusion laboratory work
• Ability to work independently and support service delivery within a busy laboratory environment
• Suitability for a Band 6 role

Previous experience using our eTraceline LIMS and Grifols blood grouping analysers would be highly advantageous, as this would minimise the training required and enable the successful candidate to support the service more quickly.

Our market-leading candidate service benefits package includes:

CPD Assistance

Mandatory Training Arrangements

Complete NHS Government Approved Framework Service

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Personal, dedicated Consultant

Direct contact outside core business hours & weekends

Expert payroll team

Access to our Your Loyalty rewards

Efficient, dedicated compliance service

Assistance with travel and accommodation

About Your World

Established in 2005, Your World is one of the leading providers of healthcare professionals throughout the UK and Ireland. Our primary focus is ensuring we deliver exceptional customer service, success and satisfaction to all clients and candidates. Last year, we provided our candidates with over 5 million hours of work!

Our team of Biomedical Science Consultants always ensure they have the best selection of biomedical science jobs available for a variety of areas and experience levels.

Your World is an equal opportunity employer.

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