Senior Biomedical Scientist

NHS Blood and Transplant; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead in transfusion science. This role involves supervising laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and providing expert advice across various centers. The successful candidate will utilize their specialized knowledge to conduct complex investigations and mentor less experienced colleagues. Join a dedicated team committed to saving lives through innovative practices and high-quality service delivery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare service while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in transfusion/transplantation or relevant science.
• Member of a professional body like BBTS or BSHI.
• Demonstrate commitment to Continued Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and ensure high standards in laboratory work.
• Provide specialist advice and training to new team members.
• Participate in shift and on-call rotas during emergencies.

Skills

Transfusion Science

Laboratory Techniques

Supervisory Skills

Quality Standards Application

Research and Development

Education

MSc in Transfusion/Transplantation

Professional Body Membership

Management Qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist (BMS) to undertake the role of Senior Biomedical Scientist (Advanced Specialist). The successful candidate will need specialised transfusion knowledge to perform, analyse, interpret, document and report specialist/complex investigations in the RCI laboratory. The post holder will supervise staff in the department and take a leading role in the development and maintenance of scientific and technical expertise in the laboratory.
Main duties of the job

You will be an expert in transfusion/transplantation science. You will undertake a range of scientific procedures using specialist scientific knowledge, performing automated and/or manual investigations.You will analyse, interpret, validate, transmit and report the results of routine and complex investigations, working at the level of responsibility and conduct required of a registered Biomedical Scientist and be able to communicate highly complex information, including technical and scientific analysis, verbally, in writing and electronically to work colleagues and clinical or medical staff. You will be expected to provide specialist advice to the centre, clusters of centres and hospitals in the region in own area of expertise and provide specialist training to new members of the team, acting as mentor to less experienced staff.You will be responsible for the daily allocation of workload and supervision of staff in the department, working to ensure is performed to high standards and meeting regulatory and quality requirements to ensure patient safety is the main focus of all work performed.You will be required to participate in the shift rota and on call rotas and to provide cover during operational emergencies.
About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description
Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc or equivalent in transfusion / transplantation or relevant science or Equivalent specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body e.g. FIBMS or Diploma from BBTS or BSHI.
• To have completed a formal post graduate training program together with in service experience or alternative in service experience.
• Member of a professional body e.g. British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS)/ British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI).
• Basic management qualification or short courses.
• Demonstrate committment to and evidence of own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Requirement for HPCP professional registration required (which must be maintained in the role.

Experience

Essential

• In depth knowledge of Transfusion/ Transplantation science.
• High level of expertise in relevant transfusion specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.
• High level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques/ environments.
• Experience of setting targets and performance review.
• In depth knowledge and evidence of application of the standards of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, Clinical Pathology Accreditation UKBTS and BCSH and other relevant or statutory guidelines.
• Supervisory experience.
• In depth understanding of NHSBT and wider healthcare community.
• Extensive experience in working in a diagnostic/testing laboratory.
• Evidence of involvement in research and development projects.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• MSc or equivalent in transfusion / transplantation or relevant science or Equivalent specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body e.g. FIBMS or Diploma from BBTS or BSHI.
• To have completed a formal post graduate training program together with in service experience or alternative in service experience.
• Member of a professional body e.g. British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS)/ British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI).
• Basic management qualification or short courses.
• Demonstrate committment to and evidence of own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Requirement for HPCP professional registration required (which must be maintained in the role.

Experience

Essential

• In depth knowledge of Transfusion/ Transplantation science.
• High level of expertise in relevant transfusion specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.
• High level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques/ environments.
• Experience of setting targets and performance review.
• In depth knowledge and evidence of application of the standards of Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, Clinical Pathology Accreditation UKBTS and BCSH and other relevant or statutory guidelines.
• Supervisory experience.
• In depth understanding of NHSBT and wider healthcare community.
• Extensive experience in working in a diagnostic/testing laboratory.
• Evidence of involvement in research and development projects.

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Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant
Address

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH

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