Blood Transfusion Senior Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Blood Transfusion at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance network. The post holder will contribute to a 24/7 service, processing approximately 60,000 samples annually, and ensuring compliance with BSQR and ISO15189 standards. Key responsibilities include advanced scientific work, problem-solving, and training other staff members. The role requires specialist knowledge in Transfusion Science and the ability to manage laboratory systems for accurate reporting.
Essential criteria
- MSc Biomedical Sciences or equivalent (Significant experience Specialist BMS)
- State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Develop skills and demonstrate continued competence to practice
- Has advanced specialist knowledge of the assays performed within their service
- Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include complex instrumentation
- Develop knowledge and skills of how to problem solve complex clinical scientific and technical problems
- Has developed a comprehensive knowledge, understanding and ability to use current laboratory software
- Has a good working knowledge of LIMS and other transfusion systems and validation processes
- Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include complex instrumental
- Attitude, Aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- MSc Biomedical Sciences or equivalent (Significant experience Specialist BMS)
- State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Develop skills and demonstrate continued competence to practice
- Has advanced specialist knowledge of the assays performed within their service
- Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include complex instrumentation
- Develop knowledge and skills of how to problem solve complex clinical scientific and technical problems
- Has developed a comprehensive knowledge, understanding and ability to use current laboratory software
- Has a good working knowledge of LIMS and other transfusion systems and validation processes
- Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include complex instrumental
- Attitude, Aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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 3d ago · Closes in 12d
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Job summary
Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) is a fully formed network of The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, James Paget University Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn. This post is based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
At NNUH the Transfusion lab processes approx. 60000 samples per annum and provides a full 24/7 service to the hospital. The department uses Grifols Erytra analysers and associated BTM middleware. Currently the department uses Telepath LIMS and are looking to upgrade this. Haemonetics Blood Tracking system is in place for the control of blood fridges and bedside administration of components.
The post holder will be part of a larger network team led by the Network Blood Transfusion Manager, and supported by the EPA quality team.
Main duties of the job
Advanced Health Care Scientist with experience and specialist knowledge in Transfusion Science and the requirements of the BSQR and ISO15189.
To meet standards required to achieve and maintain all aspects of BSQR standards as inspected by the MHRA and ISO 15189 as assessed by UKAS.
Ensures the Laboratory systems are functioning correctly in order to provide clear and appropriate reports in a format that allows the service users/clients access to accurate and updated patient care test results and traceability records.
As specialised staff they will be required to train
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