Biomedical Scientist Haematology & Blood Transfusion (Band 5 CPP OOH)
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Steeton, BD20 6TDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), and Harrogate District Hospital (HDH) are all high-p...
The departments are well equipped, including Sysmex XR 9000 tracked system at AGH, Sysmex XR 3000 at BRI, ACL TOP 550's, Genexpert DX system, (AGH) Alifax Test1 analysers and Sebia Capillarys3 analyser. The Transfusion departments are fully automated with OrthoVisions and electronic issue of blood products.
The departments operate a 24/7 service utilising a continuous process pattern (CPP) shift system, in which the successful candidate must be willing to participate according to the needs of the service.
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description, person specification and advert.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
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.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential: - Holds HCPC State Registration; - BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent
Desirable: - Membership of profession body such as IBMS
Experience
Essential
- Discipline specific experience and knowledge
- Evidence of Continuous Profession 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 SOP's
- 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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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