Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6)

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist for a full-time role in Haematology/Blood Transfusion. Candidates need a Biomedical Science degree, HCPC registration, and experience in the relevant lab. The role supports ongoing CPD and offers a comprehensive benefit package including cycle to work and childcare vouchers.

Benefits

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and experience in a Haematology/Blood Transfusion lab required.
• Must have a Biomedical Science degree or equivalent.
• Experience with Pathology IT systems and Quality management systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory procedures as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Participate in the 24/7 service shift pattern.
• Contribute to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

Skills

Good organisational abilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Enthusiasm

Innovation

Education

Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/Blood Transfusion

Tools

Haematology/Blood Transfusion laboratory systems

Pathology IT systems

Pathology Quality management systems

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists for a full-time Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist position in Haematology/Blood Transfusion sited at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well- motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by sound scientific knowledge. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working is essential. All of these skills and attributes are in line with the Trust's Right Care Behaviors.

The department is well equipped, including Sysmex XN 3000 system, ACL TOP 550's, Genexpert DX system, Alifax Test1 analysers. The Transfusion department is fully automated with 2 OrthoVisions and electronic issue of blood products.

Main duties of the job

The department operates a 24/7 service utilising a 37.5 hour continuous process pattern (CPP) shift system in which you will be required to fully participate, after suitable training.

Opportunities for further study and CPD are strongly supported. The laboratory has full UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189:2012 and is currently awaiting a final verdict on UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189:2022. The department is also approved for training by the IBMS.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-7379022

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification,

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification,

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/ Blood Transfusion or equivalent qualification Haematology/ Blood Transfusion or experience that evidences work at equivalent level

Desirable

• Membership of professional body such as IBMS.

Experience Essential

• Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge
• Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge. Experience of working within a Haematology/ Blood Transfusion laboratory
• Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
• Experience of Pathology IT systems
• Experience of Pathology Quality management systems

Desirable

• Experience of working with NHS Clinical Haematology/ Blood Transfusion
• Experience of specialist coagulation and Haemoglobinopathy screening
• Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/ Blood Transfusion or equivalent qualification Haematology/ Blood Transfusion or experience that evidences work at equivalent level

Desirable

• Membership of professional body such as IBMS.

Experience Essential

• Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge
• Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge. Experience of working within a Haematology/ Blood Transfusion laboratory
• Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
• Experience of Pathology IT systems
• Experience of Pathology Quality management systems

Desirable

• Experience of working with NHS Clinical Haematology/ Blood Transfusion
• Experience of specialist coagulation and Haemoglobinopathy screening
• Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)