Senior Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion
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* A Biomedical Scientist registered with the HCPC with specialist post qualification experience, and suitable additional qualifications as shown within the person specification.
Job Summary
The successful candidate must be -
* A Biomedical Scientist registered with the HCPC with specialist post qualification experience, and suitable additional qualifications as shown within the person specification.
with excellent written and verbal skills, qualifications and experience relevant to Transfusion/Haematology laboratory practice and a natural focus on quality, patient safety and service delivery. The successful candidate will provide a vital source of knowledge and support to staff, the department and the wider Blood sciences Laboratory Team.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive, well-established department. You would be required to be comfortable working autonomously as well as part of a team. You will work as part of the Transfusion laboratory, which sits within the Blood sciences Department. It will be necessary to liaise with clinical staff within the laboratory and across the Trust and also be involved in teaching, mentoring and assessing staff of various grades within the department, you must be flexible and have the ability to work across all CHFT sites.
In return we provide a comprehensive induction programme and yearly appraisals with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
The right candidate will be an excellent and confident communicator with strong leadership skills, will be fully aware of the current issues pertinent to the Transfusion department. This will enable you to contribute effectively to developing policies, audit practice and lead the department's quality management process.You will be a keen, well organised and motivated individual who is capable of delivering training and education to all levels of staff.
This is a challenging post and we are looking to appoint someone who can perform the necessary tasks with immediate effect. To apply, you must be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, extensive post registration experience, a relevant MSc, Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent and evidence of professional development within a blood sciences discipline.
About Us
The department serves a population of over 450,000 and is delivered from both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
Details
Date posted
25 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
372-FSS2830
Job locations
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be joining a friendly, supportive and well-established senior team working closely with other senior members and clinical leads within the blood sciences team.The right candidate will be an excellent and confident communicator with strong leadership skills, will be fully aware of the current issues pertinent to the Haematology discipline. This will enable you to contribute effectively to developing policies, audit practice and lead the departments quality management process.You will be a keen, well organised and motivated individual who is capable of delivering training and education to all levels of staff.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be joining a friendly, supportive and well-established senior team working closely with other senior members and clinical leads within the blood sciences team.The right candidate will be an excellent and confident communicator with strong leadership skills, will be fully aware of the current issues pertinent to the Haematology discipline. This will enable you to contribute effectively to developing policies, audit practice and lead the departments quality management process.You will be a keen, well organised and motivated individual who is capable of delivering training and education to all levels of staff.
Person Specification
Essential
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
* HCPC Registration.
* Relevant Masters' Degree, Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent.
* Fellowship examination of The Institute of Biomedical Sciences and/or Post Registration training (specialist post-graduate portfolio or Higher Specialist Diploma)
Desirable
* Certificate in Healthcare Management or equivalent
Essential
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
* All aspects of specialist service commensurate with that normally achieved following extensive experience of service in an NHS laboratory.
* Use of laboratory information systems.
* Handling data and information analysis.
* Excellent IT skills, able to use a variety of packages to analyse and present data and generate reports (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Power Point etc.).
* Able to lead & implement projects.
* Able to implement quality assurance programmes and initiatives.
* Knowledge of ISO 15189:2012 and BSQR relevant to discipline.
* Knowledge of recent developments in the discipline.
* Ability to work effectively to deadlines.
* Ability to prioritise work and to adapt to changing circumstances.
Desirable
* Training of others
* Annual performance review training.
* Recent experience of accreditation process against ISO 15189:2012 standard.
* Recent experience of MHRA inspection of blood bank
* Knowledge of the good practice guidelines for blood establishments and hospital blood banks
Essential
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
* Lateral and logical thinker with ability to innovate solutions.
* Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
* Ability to deal with conflict.
* Enthusiastic approach to work, with an ability to motivate staff and self.
* Excellent interpersonal skills - able to form working relationships at all levels.
* Discretion and high level of personal integrity.
Desirable
* Have an awareness of all Trust policies, procedure and values.
Person Specification
Essential
* Lateral and logical thinker with ability to innovate solutions.
* Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
* Ability to deal with conflict.
* Enthusiastic approach to work, with an ability to motivate staff and self.
* Excellent interpersonal skills - able to form working relationships at all levels.
* Discretion and high level of personal integrity.
Desirable
* Have an awareness of all Trust policies, procedure and values.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Science
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