Biomedical Scientist Haematology & Blood Transfusion; Band 5

Overview

Job Summary Applications are invited for a full time HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in both Haematology and Blood transfusion. Candidates must possess an IBMS approved Biomedical Science degree. Candidates should be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities and a solid scientific knowledge. Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to support individual and team working are essential in line with the Trust's Right Care Behaviours.

The successful candidate will work primarily on the Bradford site with a rotational requirement between both hospital sites when needed. 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 and you will be required to participate following appropriate training.

We offer 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.

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

Job locations Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road, Steeton, BD20 6TD

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.

Essential

• Holds HCPC State Registration
• BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of profession body such as IBMS

Experience

• Discipline specific experience and knowledge
• Evidence of Continuous Professional 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 SOPs
• 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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road, Steeton, BD20 6TD

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