Specialist Biomedical Scientist (XR06)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is seeking a full-time B6 Biomedical Scientist to join their Blood Transfusion team. You will perform complex technical procedures and manage patient data while ensuring high-quality clinical services. Ideal candidates will have an accredited degree in biomedical sciences and extensive practical experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical experience in a laboratory setting.
• Ongoing CPD and willingness to learn.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with laboratory databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist investigations for disease diagnosis and treatment.
• Operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment.
• Support quality assurance and participate in audits.

Skills

Technical procedures

Data management

Communication

Education

Accredited degree in biomedical sciences

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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Job summary

Expected Shortlisting Date: 03/06/2025

Planned Interview Date: 10/06/2025

This post is NOT suitable for annex 21 applicants. You will not be shortlisted if you don't have the necessary qualifications.

The Department of Blood Transfusion is seeking to recruit a full-time B6 Biomedical Scientist (BMS) to work as part of a team covering our transfusion laboratories at LGI and SJUH. The service covers four hospitals and two hospices, managing approximately 41,500 units of blood, plasma, and platelets annually. Our team includes Support Workers, Biomedical Scientists, Hospital Transfusion Team members, and Consultants, working to deliver a complex and busy Blood Transfusion service.

Recent developments include the implementation of WinPath Enterprise LIMs and ICE requesting, upgrading analysers (2x Erytra at both sites), and integrating Grifols Blood Typing Manager software. We also use Haemonetics Blood Track software and QPulse for QMS, with plans for future expansion including an Acute Laboratory with Biochemistry and Haematology, and extending Blood Track functionalities.

Main duties of the job

• Perform complex technical procedures, including the use of sophisticated laboratory equipment, recognising system failures and errors, and reporting adverse events following policies.
• Use LIMS to manage, interpret, validate, and authorise complex patient data and results.
• Be an integral team member providing high-quality clinical and laboratory services.
• Work independently when required, such as during emergency on-call duties, guided by SOPs within the QMS.
• Follow standard operating procedures with precision.
• Communicate complex technical information effectively to service users, in accordance with departmental procedures.

About us

Our values—Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered—guide our work. We uphold personal honesty, integrity, and confidentiality, maintaining HCPC registration and adhering to standards of proficiency. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to redeploying 'at risk' staff and reserves the right to modify the recruitment process as needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants must have an accredited degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent, acceptable to HCPC and IBMS, with extensive practical experience and ongoing CPD. Basic computer skills and familiarity with laboratory databases are essential. Mandatory training must be completed, and willingness to learn in areas like HR, appraisal, and incident investigation is required.

Principal duties include:

• Conduct specialist investigations for disease diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment.
• Coordinate workflow, prioritize samples, and develop/validate quality control materials.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment.
• Provide leadership, manage staff, and contribute to departmental management and development.
• Support quality assurance, participate in audits, and lead service improvements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with health and safety policies.

Additional responsibilities

Engage in continuous professional development, participate in a 24-hour rota, work across sites, and perform other duties as assigned, following professional and service developments.

Infection control & safety

Adhere to infection control policies, practice universal precautions, and contribute to a safe working environment.

Equality & diversity

Comply with policies ensuring equality and non-discrimination in employment and service delivery.

Training & development

Prioritize CPD, undertake mandatory training, and maintain registration with HCPC.

Communication & relationships

Interact with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including clinical teams, administrative staff, suppliers, and patients.

Working conditions

Tasks involve prolonged standing or sitting, handling loads up to 20kg, requiring concentration, and working in laboratory environments, possibly across sites.