Job overview
We are looking for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to manage and work in the Blood Transfusion section of Blood Sciences at Ipswich Hospital. The lab is UKAS accredited to ISO:15189 and is MHRA compliant.
You will have a specialist portfolio in Haematology with Blood Transfusion alongside a Masters in Haematology with Blood Transfusion (or equivalent) or working towards, to be considered for the post. You must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist. Further specialist qualifications within Blood Transfusion would be an advantage.
Our vision is to deliver innovations, high-performing pathology services that is focussed on our customers and delivers high quality and fully compliant services.
We are clinically led and designed to achieve the benefits of scale that can be achieved by working together to meet our service users needs and support the excellent clinical care provided by our hospitals.
We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best pathology staff. You will play an integral part in the development of the team and their careers.
If you want to work with us to develop your own career, support others in their career and help us achieve our vision then we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the supervision and development of all areas of the Blood Transfusion service including:
- Deputise for the Transfusion Laboratory Manager as required
- Maintain relationships with the NHS Blood and Transport and users of the service
- Liaise with the Transfusion Nurse Specialists for continuing improvement in the provision of the service to the Trust and other agencies
- Participate in Hospital Transfusion Committee meetings
- Assist in the review and implementation of national transfusion guidelines
- To help ensure the laboratory computer system is sensitive to Blood Transfusion requirements and appropriate business continuity plans exist in the event of a failure
To assist with quality issues within the Blood Transfusion Laboratory to ensure compliance with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 (and amendments) including:
- Maintenance of the cold chain and temperature controlled facilities
- Maintenance of the Quality Management System
- Document review and control
- Validation of equipment and processes
- Management of change control
- Ensuring completion of own transfusion training and competency and relevant training and competency for all staff
- Ensuring completion of own update in good manufacturing practice
- Participation in local Trust and national audits
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
- Appropriate Post Graduate qualifications e.g. IBMS Higher Specialist diploma or IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science, Masters or equivalent or working towards
- Additional appropriate specialist qualification
- Evidence of CPD
- Other education as specified in the person specification
Desirable
- Holding or working towards a qualification that supports management responsibilities such as health and safety, training officer, or quality management associated with post
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge and experience across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theory and practice relevant to post
- Extensive practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory
- Experience of managing people
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- Practical experience of Quality Management and Quality Management Systems
- Experience of performing and evaluating Risk Assessments
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
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This advert is for Advanced Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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