Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
01/04/2026
Planned Interview
Date
10/04/2026
We
are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and professional Specialist Biomedical
Scientist with experience in Blood transfusion.
We
are looking for suitably qualified, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who
have completed their Specialist Portfolio, or have completed the BBTS Specialist
Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice. You will work as part of a team
covering both of our transfusion laboratories at Leeds General Infirmary and
St. Jamess University Hospital.
Candidates
should have proven specialist knowledge of blood transfusion.
The
blood transfusion department is fully automated with Grifols Erytra technology
including Grifols Blood Typing Manager, electronic issue using Clinisy
Winpath Enterprise LIMS and Haemonetics Blood Track software.
Leeds
Teaching hospitals is a large acute hospital trust with specialties including
Haematology and Oncology (Leeds Cancer Centre), Liver and Renal transplant,
Cardiology, Leeds Major Trauma Centre, a dedicated Childrens hospital and a
large maternity unit.
The
department operates a 24/7 service in which you will be required to fully
participate, after suitable training.
Opportunities
for further study and CPD are strongly supported. The laboratory is approved
for training by the IBMS.
Main duties of the job
As
a HCPC registered biomedical Scientist your main duties will include:
Perform and interpret routine biomedical investigations
by participating in regular daily workloads, as directed by management, in
line with your skills, experience, and competencies
Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to
practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
To be an integral member of a team providing a clinical
technical service and a high quality laboratory service.
Interpret, validate and authorise complex patient
information and results.
To work independently when and as required by the service
Ensure compliance with all legislative and quality
requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local
management, including UKAS and MHRA and SOPs.
Utilise the Laboratory Information Management System
(LIMS), Q-Pulse quality management database, and other relevant software to
ensure high-quality, reliable data capture and entry
Participate in quality management activities, including
inspections, audits, and incident reporting as required.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Our Trust:
We
are committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care
to every patient, every time.
Our
vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. Central
to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart
of everything we do.
The
Leeds Way values are:
Patient
centred, Fair Collaborative, Accountable, Empowered
Leeds
Pathology Services are based across three hospital sites at the Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: The Leeds General Infirmary, Chapel Allerton
and St James University Hospital.
Pathology
CSU vision statement
The
Pathology CSU will be a leading service of excellence, responsive to
patients needs, providing an environment for our valued teams that promotes
innovation and engagement
We
passionately believe in offering a world class service through our team of
more than 740 dedicated professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
undertake specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis,
monitoring and treatment of disease
Blood
component issues, using both automated technologies and manual techniques
Blood
grouping, antibody screening and identification, direct antiglobulin testing,
crossmatching and issuing of components.
Under
direction of the team lead co-ordinates effective workflow management with
prioritisation of samples received within specialist area.
Use
of LIMS to enter, manage, retrieve, interpret, validate and authorise complex
patient information and results.
To
participate in equipment testing, validation and adaptation as a function of
service development.
To
operate, maintain highly complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently.
Use specialist expertise for complex trouble shooting and resolution of
technical equipment failure and analytical processes.
This
job requires a high degree of dexterity and precision when manipulating small
tools such as pipettes, handling very small volumes of clinical material
Assisting
in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables,
The
post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of a group of
staff and the supervision of qualified staff or students.
To
plan and prioritise the designated workload within a laboratory section and
assist in the organization of tasks undertaken by other scientists and
support workers.
To
demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate and complete.
To
take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible
approach to work.
Actively
supports and encourages individual and team development.
To
be involved in the production of laboratory documentation such as SOPs, risk
assessments and training records.
Supports
a robust programme of training and competency assessment within the area of
specialist responsibility, ensuring that procedures are only undertaken by
staff with the requisite knowledge and skills at all times.
Participate
actively in departmental internal and external quality assurance schemes.
Support
appropriate clinical trials involving the laboratory.
Contributes
to QMS compliance/alignment in specialist area.
To
maintain registered status as a biomedical scientist with the Health Care
Professions Council.
Participate
in the maintenance of a safe working environment..
To
gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in
relevant training schemes including CPD.
The
post holder will be expected to gain competence in techniques to enable
participation in the delivery of 24 hour Pathology service. This entails
contracted participation in a 24/7 rota and / or the out of hour rota.
The
post holder will be required to work cross site locations (LGI & SJUH) if
the service requires it.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
undertake specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis,
monitoring and treatment of disease
Blood
component issues, using both automated technologies and manual techniques
Blood
grouping, antibody screening and identification, direct antiglobulin testing,
crossmatching and issuing of components.
Under
direction of the team lead co-ordinates effective workflow management with
prioritisation of samples received within specialist area.
Use
of LIMS to enter, manage, retrieve, interpret, validate and authorise complex
patient information and results.
To
participate in equipment testing, validation and adaptation as a function of
service development.
To
operate, maintain highly complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently.
Use specialist expertise for complex trouble shooting and resolution of
technical equipment failure and analytical processes.
This
job requires a high degree of dexterity and precision when manipulating small
tools such as pipettes, handling very small volumes of clinical material
Assisting
in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables,
The
post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of a group of
staff and the supervision of qualified staff or students.
To
plan and prioritise the designated workload within a laboratory section and
assist in the organization of tasks undertaken by other scientists and
support workers.
To
demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate and complete.
To
take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible
approach to work.
Actively
supports and encourages individual and team development.
To
be involved in the production of laboratory documentation such as SOPs, risk
assessments and training records.
Supports
a robust programme of training and competency assessment within the area of
specialist responsibility, ensuring that procedures are only undertaken by
staff with the requisite knowledge and skills at all times.
Participate
actively in departmental internal and external quality assurance schemes.
Support
appropriate clinical trials involving the laboratory.
Contributes
to QMS compliance/alignment in specialist area.
To
maintain registered status as a biomedical scientist with the Health Care
Professions Council.
Participate
in the maintenance of a safe working environment..
To
gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in
relevant training schemes including CPD.
The
post holder will be expected to gain competence in techniques to enable
participation in the delivery of 24 hour Pathology service. This entails
contracted participation in a 24/7 rota and / or the out of hour rota.
The
post holder will be required to work cross site locations (LGI & SJUH) if
the service requires it.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration.
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Specialist portfolio (2006 registration onwards) (or equivalent) or BBTS Specialist certificate in Transfusion Science Practice
Desirable
- Competence in a wide range of complex laboratory procedures Participation in relevant CPD scheme
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to work independently.
- Basic knowledge and computer literacy Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good concentration
- Manual Dexterity
- Good hand/eye coordination
- Attention to detail
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within the speciality
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with complex transfusion serology
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration.
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Specialist portfolio (2006 registration onwards) (or equivalent) or BBTS Specialist certificate in Transfusion Science Practice
Desirable
- Competence in a wide range of complex laboratory procedures Participation in relevant CPD scheme
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to work independently.
- Basic knowledge and computer literacy Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good concentration
- Manual Dexterity
- Good hand/eye coordination
- Attention to detail
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience within the speciality
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with complex transfusion serology
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
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.
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).
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.
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).
