Biomedical Scientist Haematology & Blood Transfusion (Band 5)
The closing date is 15 March 2026
Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in both Haematology and Blood transfusion. Candidates need to possess an IBMS approved Biomedical Science degree.
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 of these skills and attributes are in line with the Trust's Right Care Behaviours.
The successful candidate will work primarily on the Bradford site but there will also be a requirement to work on a rotational basis between both hospital sites when required.
The department is well equipped, including Sysmex XN 3000 system, ACL TOP 550's, and Alifax Test1 analysers. The Blood Transfusion department is fully automated, supported by two Ortho Vision platforms and electronic blood product issue via Blood Track.
The department operates a 24/7 service utilising a 37.5 hour shift system in which you will be required to fully participate following appropriate training.
We offer excellent opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) and further study. The laboratory holds full UKAS accreditation (ISO 15189:2022) and is an IBMS-approved training site.
Main duties of the job
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT) and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) are both high-performing Trusts providing acute and specialist outreach services for local people.
ANHSFT and BTHFT have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) to provide pathology services to both organisations and other local healthcare providers.
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
25 February 2026
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
423-7831232
Job locations
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
Employer's website
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