# Advanced Biomedical Scientist (Deputy Blood Transfusion Manager) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-biomedical-scientist-deputy-blood-transfusion-manager/1dcdf3cb-a308-4960-9446-b8f4cfdfb1ce - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-biomedical-scientist-deputy-blood-transfusion-manager/1dcdf3cb-a308-4960-9446-b8f4cfdfb1ce.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Northern General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 pa/pro rata for part time staff - **Contract type:** Permanent: 24/7 working and cross site working for Biomedical Scientists (BMS) within the Blood Sciences services within SYB Pathology partnership - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-27T23:01:57.694Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Barnsley/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Blood_Transfusion/Blood_Transfusion-v8238038 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8238038?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Blood Sciences – Blood Transfusion department at the Barnsley Hospital site, part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership, for a substantive Band 7 Advanced Biomedical Scientist. The post holder must demonstrate specialist knowledge and will be responsible for the operational management of the blood bank laboratory, ensuring a quality, continuous, clinical diagnostic and therapeutic service. They will support the Blood Transfusion Manager to ensure provision of service to patients from Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Primary Care Trust. The Blood Sciences Department is initially separated into Automated Blood Sciences and Specialist Blood Sciences services. Automated Blood Sciences comprises the disciplines of Automated Clinical Chemistry, Routine Haematology, Routine Coagulation (NGH) & Blood Transfusion. Specialist Blood Sciences further encompasses the specialised disciplines including Cell Markers, Haemolysis, Immunology and Specialised Clinical Chemistry & Toxicology. If you would like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw we would like to hear from you. As an integral part of the Blood Sciences Senior Team, you will have a key role in operating the framework for quality management across sections of the laboratory. ### Main duties of the job This is to include quality and clinical governance, staff development and training, information management, strategic planning, supplies management, capital procurement and personnel. You will supervise Registered BMS, Trainee BMS and Biomedical Science Assistant grades and co-ordinate the organisation of a departmental section(s) on a day-to-day basis and provide information and progress reports e.g., staffing, workload, performance, and non-conformities, to the Scientific Lead BMS section leads and Blood Sciences Manager at regular intervals. You will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting staff attendance and allocating annual leave. Candidates should be aware that, whilst not all BMS roles within SYB Pathology network require 24/7 working, positions within the Blood Sciences services involve participation in a 24/7 rota and cross-site working across the SYB Pathology network. Please note the SYBP Pathology network includes Northern General Hospital and Royal Hallamshire Hospital for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw District General Hospital at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. Candidates are encouraged to contact the recruiting manager to arrange a discussion about the role and where possible undertake a site visit. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited clinical (Blood Sciences) Laboratory. - Experience with a wide range of Blood Sciences Diagnostic techniques **Desirable** - Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards - Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences - Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work and work under pressure - Ability to work individually and as part of a team - Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required - Commitment to Providing 8am-8pm service and weekend out-of- hours work ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, QPulse, LIMS etc) - Ability to Lead a Team - Effective Communication skills, written and oral - Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach - Ability to motivate oneself and other staff **Desirable** - Ability to deliver new services ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - HCPC registered - FIBMS or MSc (in Discipline or equivalent) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Blood Sciences) or level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification. - IBMS Specialist portfolio (Blood Sciences) or other BMS (Blood Sciences) specialist qualification - Evidence of continual professional development **Desirable** - Further Management training ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [job descritption (pdf, 456.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10548748) - [person specification (pdf, 432.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10548614) - [information for candidates (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2162) - [applicants - how we use your information (pdf, 87.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2165) - [getting to work at sheffield teaching hospitals (pdf, 212.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2163) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 124.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2211) - [a guide to using artificial intelligence and with your personal statement (pdf, 163.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2894) - [candidate application best practice guide - please read before completing your application (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2161) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.