Biomedical Scientist Team Manager - Testing
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Occupation Type
Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£45,900
(£23.54 per hour)
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Description
BMS Team Manager Testing
Job Summary
Our Testing laboratories carry out large-scale blood grouping and screening for microbiological markers using sophisticated, automated equipment. All donations are screened for the presence of atypical antibodies, and some are also typed for a wide range of antigens so that we can respond to the needs of those patients requiring specific antigen-negative blood.
We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) with specialist knowledge in diagnostic/testing laboratory work. You will have a specialist qualification in Transfusion/Transplantation Science. You will be able to perform, analyse, interpret, both routine and complex testing or diagnostic investigations. The successful applicant for this senior BMS post will be responsible for managing a team of BMS staff and to provide technical leadership for the department. You will act as a mentor positively influencing the team and acting as their day-to-day front-line manager embracing the duties this position requires.
Please note that this position is in-person so the hours will be worked on-site only, shifts are a mixture of 08:00am 16:00pm and 10:00am 18:00pm. Saturday availability is also a requirement.
Job Summary
Our Testing laboratories carry out large-scale blood grouping and screening for microbiological markers using sophisticated, automated equipment. All donations are screened for the presence of atypical antibodies, and some are also typed for a wide range of antigens so that we can respond to the needs of those patients requiring specific antigen-negative blood.
We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) with specialist knowledge in diagnostic/testing laboratory work. You will have a specialist qualification in Transfusion/Transplantation Science. You will be able to perform, analyse, interpret, both routine and complex testing or diagnostic investigations. The successful applicant for this senior BMS post will be responsible for managing a team of BMS staff and to provide technical leadership for the department. You will act as a mentor positively influencing the team and acting as their day-to-day front-line manager embracing the duties this position requires.
Please note that this position is in-person so the hours will be worked on-site only, shifts are a mixture of 08:00am 16:00pm and 10:00am 18:00pm. Saturday availability is also a requirement.
Main duties of the job
In This Role You Will Be Required To
About You
Experience and Knowledge
In This Role You Will Be Required To
- Perform, analyse, interpret, document and report routine and complex testing investigations
- Manage the day to day activities of one or more teams in the laboratory and take responsibility for the standard of work and the quality of the results produced
- Provide technical leadership and will make a significant contribution towards the quality management of the section allocated to you
- Train Healthcare Scientist staff and act as a mentor
- Take on some of the duties of the Laboratory Manager in their absence, as required, and will act as a mentor for all laboratory staff and contribute to their training
About You
Experience and Knowledge
- Extensive experience in working in a diagnostic/testing laboratory in depth knowledge of Transfusion science
- In depth understanding of statutory and other relevant policies, standards and guidelines e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, Clinical Pathology/UKAS Accreditation and BCSH guidelines.
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist.
- MSc or equivalent relevant experience equivalent to Masters level OR
- Equivalent higher specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body or evidenced by relevant post graduate study/qualifications and experience
- Management qualification or evidence of management training and experience.
- Committed to continued learning & development and willing to undertake additional qualifications relevant to the post and work of the laboratory
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)
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
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
- NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 11 March 2026 - however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying early.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on Thursday 26 March 2026 subject to confirmation. These will be in-person in the Manchester Centre.
For informal enquiries please contact Name: Tasaddaq Ali, Job Title: Regional Testing Manager. Contact Details: Tasaddaq.ali@nhsbt.nhs.uk
For informal enquiries please contact Name: Tasaddaq Ali, Job Title: Regional Testing Manager. Contact Details: Tasaddaq.ali@nhsbt.nhs.uk