Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and forward-thinking individuals with strong organisational skills, practical competence, and a solid scientific foundation. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities are required, along with the capacity to contribute effectively both independently and as part of a team. These qualities reflect the Trust's commitment to delivering care in line with our Right Care Behaviours.
The department is well equipped, including Sysmex XN 3000, ACL TOP 550s, and Alifax Test1 analysers. The Transfusion department is fully automated with 2 OrthoVisions and electronic issue of blood products via Blood Track.
The department operates a 24/7 service utilising a 37.5 hour continuous process pattern (CPP) shift system in which you will be required to fully participate, after suitable training.
Opportunities for further study and CPD are strongly supported. The laboratory has full UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189:2022, and is approved for training by the IBMS.
Main duties of the job
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT) and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) are high-performing organisations providing acute and specialist outreach services to local communities. Together, they have formed Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS), a joint venture delivering high-quality pathology services to both Trusts and other healthcare providers in the region.
The successful candidate will work primarily within the Blood Transfusion department, with some rotational responsibilities across Haematology. A solid working knowledge and experience in Blood Transfusion is essential for this post.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/ Blood Transfusion or equivalent qualification Haematology/ Blood Transfusion or experience that evidences work at equivalent level
Desirable
- Membership of professional body such as IBMS.
Experience
Essential
- Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge.
- Experience of working within a Haematology/ Blood Transfusion laboratory
- Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- systems Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
Desirable
- Experience of working with NHS Clinical Haematology/ Blood Transfusion
- Experience of specialist coagulation and Haemoglobinopathy screening
- Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical Science degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/ Blood Transfusion or equivalent qualification Haematology/ Blood Transfusion or experience that evidences work at equivalent level
Desirable
- Membership of professional body such as IBMS.
Experience
Essential
- Significant discipline specific experience and knowledge.
- Experience of working within a Haematology/ Blood Transfusion laboratory
- Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
- Experience of Pathology IT systems
- systems Experience of Pathology Quality management systems
Desirable
- Experience of working with NHS Clinical Haematology/ Blood Transfusion
- Experience of specialist coagulation and Haemoglobinopathy screening
- Experience of writing/ reviewing SOPs in line with local or national guidelines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
