Specialist Bms

**Specialist Biomedical Science**

**2 x post, 1 x permanent and 1 x Fixed-term for 1 year.**

**Job Summary**

NHS Blood and Transplant is an integral part of the NHS, collecting and processing 2 million blood donations a year. Our Healthcare Scientists provide crucial support to NHS Hospitals, processing, testing and issuing blood and its components and delivering diagnostic and therapeutic services relating to the transfusion of blood and stem cells, transplantation and tissue banking.

Our Red Cell Immunohaematology department provides reference and blood provision services to regional hospitals using advanced red cell serology. Our work includes the investigation of immune haemolytic disorders, the resolution of blood group anomalies, complex red cell antibody problems and the provision of blood for specific patients. We also provide routine testing and assessment of antibody levels in antenatal samples.

You will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a specialist qualification in Transfusion/Transplantation Science and/or significant post registration experience.

Working within a laboratory that promotes the highest standards, you will participate in a shift system which currently covers 08:00 to 22:00. You will also participate in an on-call rota, only for permanent position holders.

In return you’ll benefit from an excellent pension, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, using modern equipment and practices, where you can develop your specialist skills and scientific education. You will also have access to NHSBT’s extensive training catalogue.

**Main duties of the job**
- You will be required to perform, analyse, record and interpret a wide range of laboratory investigations and technical procedures relating to the issue of patient test results for organ transplant and blood transfusion and the issue of blood and tissue products, with the support of the team
- You will be responsible for the support and training of new and less experienced staff
- You will be required to handle blood and tissue samples and operate a range of laboratory analysers and equipment
- The role may require you to work variable hours and days, weekends and bank holidays as per the roster within the department (unless otherwise rostered within the shift agreement) with appropriate notice, depending on specialty.

**About You**

**Experience and Knowledge**
- Broad science knowledge with a specialist knowledge in transfusion / tranplantation science gained through previous experience working as a Biomedical Scientist
- Experience in specialised laboratory techniques using a wide range of complex equipment
- Experience in prioritising and issuing work to other staff and monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met
- Understanding of UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), UK Blood Transfusion Service (UKBTS) and British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) guidelines
- Experience of working with Information Technology
- Experience of writing reports, preparing and delivering presentations and training and mentoring staff

**Qualifications and Training**
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist
- Science graduate with relevant post graduate training eg British Blood Transfusion Society specialist certificate, British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Diploma or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
- Willingness to undertake further training and development

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

**About Us**

At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

It’s an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

Three small words, one big difference - **Caring, Expert** and **Quality**.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever