Biomedical Scientist

In this Biomedical Scientist role at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), youll help make sure patients receive safe, high-quality blood and tissue products when they need them most. Youll carry out and interpret a range of laboratory investigations, using automated, manual and molecular techniques, and youll record and report results with care and accuracy. Working within clear standards and procedures, youll help keep our services running smoothly by maintaining robust documentation and supporting continuous improvement. Youll also learn and develop in a specialist area, while supporting and guiding colleagues and trainees so we can deliver consistently great outcomes together.,

• Carry out automated, manual and molecular laboratory testing so we can provide safe blood and tissue products for patients.
• Analyse, validate and interpret results, then record and share them clearly with colleagues and clinical teams.
• Keep accurate documentation and sample storage so every result has a clear audit trail and meets quality standards.
• Use the right controls and checks to confirm processes, reagents and results are accurate and fit for use.
• Update donor and patient records safely, taking account of relevant clinical information.
• Identify when follow-up testing is needed, arrange referral lab work, and escalate issues to keep work flowing.
• Operate, maintain and validate laboratory equipment and systems, including basic calibration and user records.
• Support training and day-to-day supervision of support staff and new starters, sharing knowledge and good practice.
• Contribute to service improvement by reviewing procedures and helping test new reagents, processes or systems.
  
  It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll 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