Job title: Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion
Company: NHS
Job description: We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly, dedicated, and expanding team of professionals as a Biomedical Scientist. You must have an IBMS registration certificate.You will be a proactive member of the Blood Sciences Team, excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to work within a team processing a high workload of specimens. You should have great multi-tasking ability, have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail and be able to appropriately prioritise urgent work.You must be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, have an IBMS accredited BSc. in Biomedical Science or equivalent.The department has a specialist portfolio training programme in place and has a proven track record of success. The successful applicant will be expected to take an active role in the training and development of staff within the department from MLA to Band 5 BMS.The department operates a 24/7 shift system covering dayshifts, late shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays which the successful applicant must participate in as required. The majority of night shifts are covered by permanent night shift staff, however you would be expected to cover for annual leave or sickness.(Cont’d under detailed job description and main responsibilities)Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be part of a team providing a Blood Transfusion service to the Trust. The team comprises Medical Laboratory Assistants, Associate Practitioners, Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists, clerical staff and Medical staff.The post holder will be expected to understand the need for analytical quality and clinical urgency, and take appropriate action when finding abnormal pathology results in order to maintain the highest standards of patient care.The post holder will be expected to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and must have UK based laboratory experience.About usBristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.DetailsDate posted03 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata for part time rolesContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number387-D&T8524-ALXJob locationsBristol Royal InfirmaryMarlborough StreetBristolBS2 8HWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities(Job overview cont.)The working pattern in this role is rota based. Therefore, your contracted hours of 37.5 per week (full time working equivalent) will be calculated across a rota period of 13 weeks in accordance with agenda for change. Dependant on the needs of the service, your total working hours will fluctuate due to the different length of time of the shifts, however as part of rota management your shifts will balance to be within your contracted time.For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job descriptionJob responsibilities(Job overview cont.)The working pattern in this role is rota based. Therefore, your contracted hours of 37.5 per week (full time working equivalent) will be calculated across a rota period of 13 weeks in accordance with agenda for change. Dependant on the needs of the service, your total working hours will fluctuate due to the different length of time of the shifts, however as part of rota management your shifts will balance to be within your contracted time.For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.Person SpecificationAptitudesEssential
- Ability to organise and allocate work to less experienced staff to meet needs of the service
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands
- Ability to supervise less experienced staff, including supporting the training of staff
- Ability to work alone and prioritise workload
- Ability to represent the Department effectively in its relations with other Departments and externally
- Ability to problem solve
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
- Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential
- Operational experience in an NHS Haematology/BT laboratory.
- Understanding of quality standards.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to service improvements.
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Understanding of the critical importance of confidentiality.
- Understanding of Quality Management Systems (eg. IQM)
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience of working with Beckman and Werfen analysers
Qualifications and TrainingEssential
- BSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science.
- Registration with HCPC.
- Evidence of CPD.
- IBMS Specialist Certificate (E for band 6 role)
Person SpecificationAptitudesEssential
- Ability to organise and allocate work to less experienced staff to meet needs of the service
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands
- Ability to supervise less experienced staff, including supporting the training of staff
- Ability to work alone and prioritise workload
- Ability to represent the Department effectively in its relations with other Departments and externally
- Ability to problem solve
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role
- Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential
- Operational experience in an NHS Haematology/BT laboratory.
- Understanding of quality standards.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to service improvements.
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Understanding of the critical importance of confidentiality.
- Understanding of Quality Management Systems (eg. IQM)
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience of working with Beckman and Werfen analysers
Qualifications and TrainingEssential
- BSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science.
- Registration with HCPC.
- Evidence of CPD.
- IBMS Specialist Certificate (E for band 6 role)
Expected salary: £32073 – 39043 per year
Location: Bristol
Job date: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:33:51 GMT
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