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- Prif leoliad
- Advanced Biomedical Scientist
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 423-8366824
- Cyflogwr
- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
- Tref
- Steeton
- Cyflog
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 11/11/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion (Band 7)
NHS AfC: Band 7
Be part of our future landscape
At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.
We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2033. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust.
Please read the attached AI statement prior to submitting any application
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), and Harrogate General Hospital (HGH) are high-performing Trusts providing acute and specialist outreach services for local people.
ANHSFT, BTHFT, and HGH have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) to provide Pathology services to the three organisations and other local healthcare providers.
Applications are invited from experienced, HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists for the post of Band 7 Advanced Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion.
The successful applicant will be a suitably qualified and experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology/Blood Transfusion and either an MSc in Biomedical Science or a relevant subject, or an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Blood Transfusion. Additional qualifications, such as the BBTS Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice, would be advantageous.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Blood Transfusion department, supporting the Cross-Site Service Lead. They will ensure that all aspects of the technical performance, training and quality of the department are of the highest standard. The postholder must have an interest in Quality and Training and will support the needs of the department in these areas.
The postholder will play a key role in the maintenance and continual improvement of the department's Quality Management System, supporting accreditation, audit, incident investigation and service development activities.
Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with excellent organisational and practical abilities, supported by sound scientific knowledge and a thorough understanding of BSQR and relevant national transfusion guidelines
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, together with the leadership ability to support both individual and team working, are essential. All of these skills and attributes are in line with the Trust’s Right Care Behaviours.
The post is primarily based within the Blood Transfusion Department at Bradford Royal Infirmary; however, the successful applicant may be required to work at any IPS laboratory to support service requirements.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification.
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- MSc in blood transfusion Science or equivalent qualification or experience that evidences work at equivalent level
- Relevant post graduate qualification conducive with Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science Status
Meini prawf dymunol
- Membership of professional body such as IBMS
- Holds a General Management Qualification
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge including understanding of the BSQR’s and BCSH guidelines pertinent to provision of a blood transfusion service
- Experience of working within an NHS Blood Transfusion laboratory.
- Experience of Routine testing in transfusion science
- Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
- Experience of training and competency assessment of blood transfusion staff.
- Experience of implementing new techniques and technologies
- Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of specialist testing in transfusion science
- Human Resource management experience and skills
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to supervise and train junior staff
- High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.
- Excellent analytical and judgement skills
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Bydd y swydd hon yn gofyn am gyflwyno Datgeliad i wirio am unrhyw gollfarnau troseddol sydd heb ddarfod.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Paula Mitchell
- Teitl y swydd
- Biomedical Scientist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07471814475
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
To arrange an informal visit or for further information please contact Paula Mitchell ([email protected])
Rhestr swyddi gyda Airedale NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gwyddor Iechyd neu bob sector