# Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-scientist-in-blood-transfusion/cbdf5cdf-eec6-4426-8df4-3d54dccdaeab - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-scientist-in-blood-transfusion/cbdf5cdf-eec6-4426-8df4-3d54dccdaeab.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time roles - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (FTC) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shift cover) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-17T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-03T13:10:43.224Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Blood_Transfusion/Blood_Transfusion-v8198524 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8198524?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly, dedicated, and expanding team of professionals as a Biomedical Scientist. You must have an IBMS registration certificate. You will be a proactive member of the Blood Sciences Team, excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to work within a team processing a high workload of specimens. You should have great multi-tasking ability, have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail and be able to appropriately prioritise urgent work. You must be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, have an IBMS accredited BSc. in Biomedical Science or equivalent. The department has a specialist portfolio training programme in place and has a proven track record of success. The successful applicant will be expected to take an active role in the training and development of staff within the department from MLA to Band 5 BMS. The department operates a 24/7 shift system covering dayshifts, late shifts,  weekends and Bank Holidays which the successful applicant must participate in as required. The majority of night shifts are covered by permanent night shift staff, however you would be expected to cover for annual leave or sickness. (Cont'd under detailed job description and main responsibilities) ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be part of a team providing a Blood Transfusion service to the Trust.  The team comprises Medical Laboratory Assistants, Associate Practitioners, Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists, clerical staff and Medical staff. The post holder will be expected to understand the need for analytical quality and clinical urgency, and take appropriate action when finding abnormal pathology results in order to maintain the highest standards of patient care. The post holder will be expected to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and must have UK based laboratory experience. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities (Job overview cont.) The working pattern in this role is rota based. Therefore, your contracted hours of 37.5 per week (full time working equivalent) will be calculated across a rota period of 13 weeks in accordance with agenda for change. Dependant on the needs of the service, your total working hours will fluctuate due to the different length of time of the shifts, however as part of rota management your shifts will balance to be within your contracted time. For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. ## Person Specification ### Aptitudes **Essential** - Ability to organise and allocate work to less experienced staff to meet needs of the service - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands - Ability to supervise less experienced staff, including supporting the training of staff - Ability to work alone and prioritise workload - Ability to represent the Department effectively in its relations with other Departments and externally - Ability to problem solve ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role - Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken - Self-motivated and able to motivate others - High level of accuracy and attention to detail ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Operational experience in an NHS Haematology/BT laboratory. - Understanding of quality standards. - Able to demonstrate commitment to service improvements. - Experience of Pathology IT systems - Understanding of the critical importance of confidentiality. - Understanding of Quality Management Systems (eg. IQM) - Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS **Desirable** - Previous relevant experience of working with Beckman and Werfen analysers ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - BSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science. - Registration with HCPC. - Evidence of CPD. - IBMS Specialist Certificate (E for band 6 role) ## Documents - [blood transfusion jd (pdf, 928.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10504075) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3005) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 119.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2397) - [uhbw staff benefits book (pdf, 12.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2131) - [uhbw behaviours and values (pdf, 299.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2476) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=667) ## 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.