# Clinical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Blood and Transplant. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-scientist/549b1032-5290-484a-bdea-2259acaa29cd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-scientist/549b1032-5290-484a-bdea-2259acaa29cd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Blood and Transplant - **Town:** Northway - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 to £56,515 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-07T14:31:14.007Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0048-26-0351?employerCode=M0048 - **Application URL:** https://jobs.nhsbt.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?jobid=9085&source=JobtrainNHSJobs ## Job Content ### Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Scientist or Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) Laboratory, at our Blood Centre in Birmingham. Our laboratory carries out testing. We are also the national platelet and granulocyte immunology laboratory, ca to support solid organ and transplantations and immunogenetic testing for a variety of conditions You will join our friendly team and play an important role performing, analysing and interpreting a wide range of specialist scientific and technical procedures and investigations relating to the issue of results for transplant patients and donors impacting directly on patient care. In addition, you will be involved with the supply of HPA selected platelet units. You will provide advice to clinicians and contributing to the coordination and supervision of the work, training and conduct of scientific and support staff. We will provide you with extensive induction and training and ongoing development to support you in this role and achieve your career ambitions. As a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or / Biomedical Scientist with post registration experience, you will have an MSc or equivalent in transplantation, immunology, transfusion or relevant science or specialist qualification in H&I such as the BSHI Diploma or equivalent relevant experience. Applications will be considered from candidates who are within 6 months of obtaining confirmation of registration. ### Main duties of the job In this role as a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist within H&I, you will be required to analyse, interpret, validate and report the results of specialist Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics investigations. Your duties will include: - Performing, analysing and authorising both molecular and serological based testing - Communicating specialist results to internal and external clinicians, other healthcare colleagues and scientific staff. - Assisting with quality management duties within the laboratory, under the direction of the Clinical Scientist Section Heads and Laboratory Operations Manager - Contributing to the coordination and supervision of the work, training and conduct of scientific and support staff. You will be required to train and work on a rotational basis in all areas of the department. With appropriate training and experience you will be required to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota and exceptionally to provide cover in times of operational difficulty. ### About us It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. ### Details - Date posted: 07 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 7 - Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 009055 - Job locations: Birmingham Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2SG, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website: - Read about our application process - Learn more about our culture at NHSBT To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site. ## Job Details We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Scientist or Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) Laboratory, at our Blood Centre in Birmingham. Our laboratory carries out testing. We are also the national platelet and granulocyte immunology laboratory, ca to support solid organ and transplantations and immunogenetic testing for a variety of conditions You will join our friendly team and play an important role performing, analysing and interpreting a wide range of specialist scientific and technical procedures and investigations relating to the issue of results for transplant patients and donors impacting directly on patient care. In addition, you will be involved with the supply of HPA selected platelet units. You will provide advice to clinicians and contributing to the coordination and supervision of the work, training and conduct of scientific and support staff. We will provide you with extensive induction and training and ongoing development to support you in this role and achieve your career ambitions. As a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or / Biomedical Scientist with post registration experience, you will have an MSc or equivalent in transplantation, immunology, transfusion or relevant science or specialist qualification in H&I such as the BSHI Diploma or equivalent relevant experience. Applications will be considered from candidates who are within 6 months of obtaining confirmation of registration. ## Job Description In this role as a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist within H&I, you will be required to analyse, interpret, validate and report the results of specialist Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics investigations. Your duties will include: Performing, analysing and authorising both molecular and serological based testing Communicating specialist results to internal and external clinicians, other healthcare colleagues and scientific staff. Assisting with quality management duties within the laboratory, under the direction of the Clinical Scientist Section Heads and Laboratory Operations Manager Contributing to the coordination and supervision of the work, training and conduct of scientific and support staff. You will be required to train and work on a rotational basis in all areas of the department. With appropriate training and experience you will be required to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota and exceptionally to provide cover in times of operational difficulty. ## Responsibilities As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website: Read about our application process Learn more about our culture at NHSBT To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - In depth knowledge and expertise in clinical solid organ and/or stem cell transplantation science. - Proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques / environments. - Experience of working to quality and accreditation systems and standards. - Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent Systems. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Clinical Scientist (which must be maintained). - BSc in Biological/Medical sciences or relevant science degree. - MSc or equivalent in transplantation, immunology, transfusion or relevant science or post graduate qualification e.g. British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI) Diploma, specialist portfolio, FIBMS OR equivalent relevant experience. - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. ## Documents - [Job Description (PS, 162 KB)](document:2983160) - [Person Specification (PDF, 140 KB)](document:2983161) ## 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.