Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist Haematology & Blood Transfusion (Band 5)

The closing date is 30 October 2025

Job summary

Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) posts.

2 x Full Time Substantive (Cross-site AGH/BRI)

Applications are invited for full time HCPC Biomedical Scientists in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.

Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working is essential. All these skills and attributes are in line with the Trust's Right Care Behaviours. The substantive post is cross-site and the successful applicant would be expected to work across both Airedale and Bradford sites. Experience of working in an NHS Haematology/Transfusion laboratory will be an advantage at shortlisting.

Main duties of the job

The departments are well equipped, including Sysmex XN 9000 tracked system at AGH, Sysmex XN 3000 at BRI, ACL TOP 550's, Genexpert DX system, (AGH) Alifax Test1 analysers and Sebia Capillarys3 analyser. The Transfusion departments are fully automated with 2 OrthoVisions and electronic issue of blood products.

The department operates a 24/7 service utilising a continuous process pattern (CPP) shift system, which the successful candidate should be willing to participate according to the needs of the service.

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.

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-7554618

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

NB. We reserve the right to close this application process early if sufficient suitable applications are received. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Holds HCPC State Registration
BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent

Desirable

Membership of profession body such as IBMS

Experience

Essential

Discipline specific experience and knowledge
Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
Experience of Pathology IT systems
Experience of Pathology Quality management systems

Desirable

Experience of working in a NHS Haematology/ Blood Transfusion laboratory
Experience of following SOP's
Experience of using pathology information systems such as Winpath

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
Organisational skills
Good Communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
Analytical and judgemental skills
Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision

Desirable

Health and safety legislation
COSHH

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Holds HCPC State Registration
BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent

Desirable

Membership of profession body such as IBMS

Experience

Essential

Discipline specific experience and knowledge
Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
Experience of Pathology IT systems
Experience of Pathology Quality management systems

Desirable

Experience of working in a NHS Haematology/ Blood Transfusion laboratory
Experience of following SOP's
Experience of using pathology information systems such as Winpath

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
Organisational skills
Good Communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
Analytical and judgemental skills
Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision

Desirable

Health and safety legislation
COSHH

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.

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

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

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

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