Job Description
Clinical Scientist or Senior Biomedical Scientist
Job Summary
You will either be a Qualified Clinical Scientist or a Senior Biomedical Scientist, or someone who will attain your HCPC registration within 6 months of starting this role.
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 department provides testing and support services for stem cell and solid organ transplantation, a comprehensive service for the provision of HLA matched platelets and undertakes immunogenetic diagnostic testing. Our work, in partnership with the transplant programmes we support, allows many opportunities for applied research and development.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be required to analyse, interpret, validate and report the results of specialist Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics investigations.
Your duties will include:
- Performing, analysing and interpreting both molecular and serological based testing in relation to solid organ and haematopoietic stem cell transplant and immunogenetic services
- Assisting with quality management issues within your section of the laboratory, under the direction of the Clinical Scientists Section Head and Laboratory Operations Manager
- Contributing to the coordination and supervision of the work, training and conduct of scientific and support staff.
With appropriate training and experience, you will be required to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota and exceptionally to provide cover in times of operational difficulty with notice.
About You – Fully Qualified
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- In depth knowledge and expertise in clinical solid organ and/or stem cell transplantation science.
- Proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques /environments.
- Experience of working to quality and accreditation systems and standards.
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).
Essential Qualifications and Training
- MSc or equivalent in transplantation, immunology, transfusion or relevant science or equivalent specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body e.g. BSHI Diploma OR equivalent relevant experience.
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered (which must be maintained).
- BSc in Biological / Medical science or relevant science.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
About You – Nearly Qualified
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- Experience in the use of laboratory equipment and techniques.
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).
Essential Qualifications and Training
- BSc honours degree in Biomedical or Biological Science.
- In the final year of the Scientist Training Programme (STP) in H&I.
OR
- BSHI diploma and working towards ACS HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
To be considered for the registered post, you will need to demonstrate that you are active on a Scientist Training Programme (STP) and you are within 6 months of completing and gaining HCPC registration.
You will be paid in accordance with the role that does not require registration until you have received confirmation of this.
About Us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.
By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
What we offer:
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
- Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
- Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next steps
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 19th May 2026.
The assessment process for this role will include a single interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 1st June – subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact –
Name: Gemma Brewin
Job Title: Deputy Head of H&I - Barnsley
Contact Details: gemma.brewin@nhsbt.nhs.uk
