Advanced Biomedical Scientist (Deputy Blood Transfusion Manager)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join the Blood Transfusion department at Barnsley Hospital. The role involves operational management of the blood bank laboratory, ensuring a quality diagnostic and therapeutic service, and supporting the Blood Transfusion Manager. The post holder will be an integral part of the Blood Sciences Senior Team, contributing to quality management and staff development. Participation in a 24/7 rota and cross-site working across the SYB Pathology network is required.
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Further Management training
- Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited clinical (Blood Sciences) Laboratory.
- Experience with a wide range of Blood Sciences Diagnostic techniques
- Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards
- Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
- Skills and Knowledge
- 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
- Ability to deliver new services
- 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
- Education and Qualifications
- 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
- Further Management training
- Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited clinical (Blood Sciences) Laboratory.
- Experience with a wide range of Blood Sciences Diagnostic techniques
- Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards
- Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
- Skills and Knowledge
- 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
- Ability to deliver new services
- 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
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 8d
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Job summary
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 mana
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