Specialist Biomedical Scientist -Blood Transfusion

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join their Haematology team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital. This role involves working in the Blood Transfusion section, engaging in a dynamic environment with opportunities for career development and comprehensive support. The Trust values diversity and fosters a supportive atmosphere for staff well-being, ensuring all members feel included and appreciated.

Benefits

Leadership development pathways

Structured career progression support

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Working towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
• Experience across lab sections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Blood Transfusion section of Haematology.
• Participate in 24-hour shift system including nights and weekends.
• Support and contribute to lab's ISO 15189 accreditation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Job description

Join our dynamic and forward-thinking Haematology team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as a Biomedical Scientist. Based across our laboratories at Royal Sussex County Hospital (Brighton) and Princess Royal Hospital (Haywards Heath). We are looking to recruit a Biomedical Scientist to work in the Blood Transfusion section.

We welcome HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists, including those working towards their IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Band 6 awarded upon completion). Our department is ISO 15189 accredited and IBMS approved for training.

UHSussex is undergoing significant investment, including state-of-the-art equipment and enhanced lab environments. You’ll benefit from structured leadership development pathways, rotational posts, and career progression support.

Our coastal locations offer an excellent quality of life. Brighton offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle with arts, culture, and nightlife, alongside easy London access. Haywards Heath provides a quieter pace, excellent schools, green spaces and direct train links to London and Brighton—perfect for work–life balance.

This is a great opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, forward-looking Trust at the heart of the South East.

The Haematology department operates 4 sections across 2 sites: Haematology, Coagulation, Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion. The successful candidate will work in the Blood Transfusion section of the department. The department runs a full 24 hour shift system - the successful candidates will be expected to fully participate in all aspects of this (including nights, weekends and bank holidays) subject to competency assessment.

Please note: Out of hours will attract agenda for change terms and conditions. This will also effect out of hours payments.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joana Lemos Job title: Lead BMS Transfusion Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01273 696955

01273 696955 ext 64577/64071