About this role
Job summary
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Job Summary
As a Biomedical Scientist in Red Cell Immunohaematology (RCI), youll use your scientific expertise to help deliver safe and effective diagnostic and transfusion services that directly support patients across the UK. Working in a specialist laboratory environment, youll perform and interpret a wide range of tests, operate advanced laboratory equipment, and contribute to the delivery of blood and tissue products. Youll play an important role in maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, while working alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative and supportive team. This is an opportunity to contribute to life-saving services, develop specialist knowledge, and continue building your career within NHS Blood and Transplant.
Main duties of the job
Use specialist laboratory techniques and technology to perform diagnostic testing that supports the safe treatment of patients.
Interpret test results accurately and make evidence-based decisions to help maintain the highest standards of patient and product safety.
Communicate scientific and technical information clearly with colleagues, healthcare professionals and partner laboratories.
Work with a range of specialist equipment, carrying out routine maintenance, calibration and quality checks to ensure reliable performance.
Contribute to services that support patients with complex transfusion and transplantation needs through specialist testing and analysis.
Help maintain quality standards by following laboratory procedures, regulatory requirements and good manufacturing practice.
Support continuous improvement by contributing to service developments, updating procedures and helping resolve quality incidents.
Share your knowledge by supporting the training and development of colleagues, trainees and support staff.
Build your expertise through continuing professional development and opportunities to learn across specialist laboratory areas
Being able to work variable hours and days, weekends and bank holidays as per the roster within the department (unless otherwise rostered within the shift agreement) with appropriate notice, depending on specialty.
You will be required to participate in the shift rota and on call rotas and to provide cover during operational emergencies.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Job description Job responsibilities
What we offer:
Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life. Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you. Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years. Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions Supportive learning culture - weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role. Health and wellbeing support we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
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Next steps
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Thursday 17th September 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.
The assessment process for this role will include a single interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 5thOctober2026 subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good understanding of Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), UK Blood Transfusion Service (UKBTS) and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) guidelines. Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist (which must be maintained). Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience Essential
Broad understanding of the NHSBT including its functions/departments and the wider healthcare community. In depth knowledge and understanding of the Biomedical Scientist role within NHSBT. Experienced in the use of a range of laboratory equipment. Broad Knowledge of transfusion and transplantation science. Competent in a range of manual scientific techniques. Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).
Employer details Employer name NHS Blood and Transplant
Address NHSBT
Birmingham Centre
Birmingham
United Kingdom
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)