Biomedical Scientist Specialist

Job summary

NHS Blood & Transplant collects and processes 2 million blood donations a year. Our Healthcare Scientists support this service by processing, testing and issuing blood and its components and by delivering diagnostic and therapeutic services relating to the transfusion of blood and stem cells, transplantation and tissue banking. There are multiple roles across both the Main Testing Laboratory and the new HAV/B19 Laboratory. The Main Testing Laboratory operates Monday to Saturday from 06:00 to 20:00, and the HAV/B19 Laboratory will operate Monday to Friday 05:00 to 18:00. Successful candidates will be expected to work shifts across these hours. Bank Holiday working will be required on a roster basis with appropriate notice. Our Testing Department undertakes blood grouping and screening of antibodies & microbial markers in order to provide safe blood components for transfusion to patients. As a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with considerable post registration experience, youll have a specialist qualification in Transfusion/Transplantation Science. In return youll benefit from an excellent pension and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, using modern equipment and practices, where you can develop your specialist skills and scientific education.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to perform, analyse, record and interpret a wide range of laboratory investigations and technical procedures relating to the issue of patient test results for organ transplant and blood transfusion and the issue of blood and tissue products, with the support of the team. You will be responsible for the support and training of new and less experienced staff. You will be required to handle blood and tissue samples and operate a range of laboratory analysers and equipment.

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.