Senior Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tees Valley is looking for a Senior Biomedical Scientist specializing in Blood Transfusion. The role involves supervising department staff, ensuring service efficiency, and maintaining high-quality standards. Candidates must be HCPC registered with advanced laboratory knowledge and excellent communication skills. The position offers a dynamic working environment with leadership training opportunities.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Quality Improvement Programme

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques, Blood Transfusion and Biomedical science.
• Working knowledge of ISO15189 standards.
• Experience of using instrumentation and specialised techniques within Blood Transfusion.

Responsibilities

• Organise the work and training of BMS and HCSSW staff.
• Supervise the day to day running of the department.
• Assist in developing new and existing service provisions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-initiative

Education

HCPC state registration

FIBMS, MSc or equivalent in Blood Transfusion

Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)

Tools

Pathology IT systems

Job description

Go back South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion

The closing date is 06 December 2025

The Pathology departments at North Tees and South Tees hospitals are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered from all hospital sites via hub and essential services laboratory arrangements. This will require cross site working as appropriate.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional, motivated and innovative Biomedical Scientist to join our team as a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion. The post holder will be expected to work closely with other senior staff across pathology and in support of the development of the Tees Valley Pathology Service in collaboration with South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, to deliver a high quality service to our users.

The successful candidate will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. The successful applicant must have excellent organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work using their own initiative, to meet tight deadlines.

The department provides a 24/7 service and the post holder is expected to work flexibly within these hours.

Main duties of the job

Organise the work and training of BMS and HCSSW staff working within the department ensuring all professional and Trust protocols are followed. Supervise the day to day running of the department to support effective and efficient service provision. Assist in the development of new and existing service provision of the department.

Work within the Health Professions Council (HPC) Standards of Proficiency for Biomedical Scientists.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
• Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
• Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques, Blood Transfusion and Biomedical science.
• Working knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
• Knowledge of ISO15189 standards
• Knowledge of MHRA governance
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Health & Safety measures

Qualifications

• HCPC state registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
• FIBMS, MSc or equivalent in Blood Transfusion or within three month of completing

Experience

• Significant post registration experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level or equivalent in Blood Transfusion
• Experience of using instrumentation and specialised techniques within Blood Transfusion
• Method validation and verification expertise

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.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust