Biomedical Scientist - Advanced Specialist

• Perform specialist and complex laboratory investigations that support safe transfusion and transplantation services and help improve patient outcomes.
• Analyse and interpret routine and complex test results, using your scientific expertise to provide accurate and timely reporting.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance, helping to ensure reliable services for patients, donors and healthcare partners.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues, hospitals and partner services within your specialist area.
• Support and mentor healthcare scientists and other colleagues who are at an earlier stage of their development helping them learn, develop and build confidence in specialist practice.
• Lead and contribute to service improvements by identifying trends, investigating issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Oversee the use, validation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, reagents and systems to ensure dependable performance.
• Develop and review standard operating procedures, helping to promote consistency, quality and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and support team activities when required, ensuring work is prioritised effectively and delivered to a high standard.
• Contribute to research, innovation and the ongoing development of specialist scientific knowledge within NHSBT.

• 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.

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Essential

• MSc in transfusion, transplantation, or a relevant scientific discipline, or an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (HSD) in Transfusion Science or a relevant science subject.
• Completion of a formal postgraduate training programme with relevant in-service experience, or equivalent alternative training and experience.
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist, with registration maintained throughout employment.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS) or British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI).
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and a commitment to maintaining and expanding specialist expertise.

Essential

• Extensive experience working in a diagnostic or testing laboratory, with specialist expertise in transfusion science.
• Strong ability to analyse information and resolve complex scientific and technical problems.
• Experience building effective working relationships with colleagues, healthcare professionals, and service users.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands, manage workloads effectively and work to challenging deadlines.
• Experience supervising, training, or mentoring colleagues and sharing specialist knowledge with others.