Senior Biomedical Scientist - H&I, NHS Band 7 (Flexible)

Transformation Unit; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) to support the Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Service across Liverpool Group Hospitals. You will lead technical activities, ensure quality, and contribute to patient care within a specialist NHS laboratory team.

The role requires NHS experience, HCPC registration, and the ability to work independently while supervising staff and maintaining high standards across procedures.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience with NHS Patient Administration System is essential.
• Experience with waiting list management desirable.
• Ability to communicate with a range of internal and external professionals.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive molecular and serological testing to high standards.
• Perform HLA typing using SSP/SSOP/QPCR & NGS.
• Perform HLA antibody testing using Luminex technology.
• Perform flow cytometry crossmatching.
• Author SOPs and technical documents.
• Monitor IQC data and generate monthly reports.
• Supervise and train technical staff.
• Maintain HCPC registration.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call service.
• Liaise with Laboratory Clinical Team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Confidentiality awareness

Team leadership

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Tools

NHS PAS

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) to support the Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Service across Liverpool Group Hospitals. You will lead technical activities, ensure quality, and contribute to patient care within a specialist NHS laboratory team.

The role requires NHS experience, HCPC registration, and the ability to work independently while supervising staff and maintaining high standards across procedures.