Specialist Bms

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 youll 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 NHSBTs extensive training catalogue.