Job Title: Advanced Biomedical Scientist
Employer: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Steeton, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 49,387 to 56,515 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

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Description

• Work with Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS), a joint venture involving Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Harrogate General Hospital.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Blood Transfusion Department.

• Support the Cross-Site Service Lead in delivering efficient and high-quality laboratory services.

• Ensure high standards of technical performance, staff training and quality management.

• Maintain and continually improve the department’s Quality Management System (QMS).

• Support laboratory accreditation, audits, incident investigations and service development.

• Contribute to the implementation of new techniques and technologies.

• Review and prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with local and national guidelines.

• Supervise, train and assess the competency of blood transfusion laboratory staff.

• Work primarily at Bradford Royal Infirmary, with possible duties at other IPS laboratories as needed.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification.

• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Biomedical Scientist.

• MSc in Blood Transfusion Science or an equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating an equivalent level of expertise.

• Relevant postgraduate qualification supporting eligibility for Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Essential experience

• Significant experience and specialist knowledge in blood transfusion science.

• Experience working in an NHS Blood Transfusion laboratory.

• Experience in routine transfusion testing.

• Understanding of Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) and relevant national transfusion guidelines.

• Experience with pathology IT systems and quality management systems.

• Experience training and assessing the competency of blood transfusion staff.

• Experience implementing new techniques and technologies.

• Experience writing and reviewing SOPs in line with local and national guidelines.

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Essential skills and knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads under pressure.

• Ability to supervise, support and train junior staff.

• High manual dexterity for complex laboratory techniques.

• Excellent analytical, decision-making and judgement skills.

• Strong leadership, teamwork and interpersonal abilities.

• Enthusiasm, motivation and an innovative approach to service improvement.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Membership of a professional body, such as the IBMS.

• A general management qualification.

• Experience in specialist transfusion testing.

• Human resource management experience and skills.

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications, subject to eligibility.

• Career development: Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in blood transfusion science.

• Leadership experience: Take responsibility for departmental operations, staff training and quality improvement.

• Professional development: Opportunities to maintain CPD and contribute to laboratory accreditation and service development.

• Multi-site experience: Work within a collaborative pathology service supporting three NHS organisations and other local healthcare providers.

• Quality improvement: Contribute to audits, incident investigations, new technologies and improvements in laboratory practice.

• Employment setting: Join an integrated pathology service supporting acute and specialist healthcare delivery.

Application deadline: 11 November 2026.

How to Apply;

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