Blood Transfusion Lead

Job summary

Blood Transfusion Lead/Senior Biomedical Scientist Cheltenham Hospital | Ward | Permanent | Full time Up to 36,750 - 45,000 dependent on experience

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Biomedical Scientist you will: Deliver quality pathology services and taking a share of covering on-call service out of hours. Perform biomedical diagnostic testing, interpretation and reporting, through to quality control. Support the organisation in validating and assessing new equipment and developing new diagnostic procedures. This is part of our ongoing quest to deliver the very best experience possible for patients. Lead the Blood Transfusion Pathology Service and support clinical teams. Develop and maintain the Quality Management System for the department Participate in the on call rota for the department.

About us

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound. We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic.

Details

Date posted

09 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR

Job locations

Hatherley Lane

Cheltenham

GL51 6SY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Blood Transfusion Lead/Senior Biomedical Scientist Cheltenham Hospital | Ward | Permanent | Full time Up to 36,750 - 45,000 dependent on experience Our Cheltenham Pathology Hub laboratory currently have an internal opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best. The Hub laboratory is based at Cheltenham Nuffield Hospital and provide pathology services for Cheltenham, Bristol Chesterfield and Cardiff Vale Hospitals. The opportunity Nuffield Health is Britain's largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation. Join us as a Senior Biomedical Scientist at our Cheltenham Nuffield Health Hospital and play your part in building a healthier nation. The hub laboratory provides a Multi-disciplinary Biochemistry and Haematology testing which includes Blood Transfusion services. As a Senior Biomedical Scientist you will:

Deliver quality pathology services and taking a share of covering on-call service out of hours.

Perform biomedical diagnostic testing, interpretation and reporting, through to quality control.

Support the organisation in validating and assessing new equipment and developing new diagnostic procedures. This is part of our ongoing quest to deliver the very best experience possible for patients.

Lead the Blood Transfusion Pathology Service and support clinical teams.

Develop and maintain the Quality Management System for the department

Participate in the on call rota for the department.

The person To succeed as a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will need:

HCPC registered

MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent post-graduate qualification/experience)

Relevant laboratory experience in multi-disciplinary biomedical science and significant Blood Transfusion experience

Good working knowledge of different analytical equipment in a range of multi-disciplinary techniques.

The ability to understand how vital it is to maintain good customer relationships and provide high levels of service in a modern pathology laboratory.

Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual able to multi-task and meet deadlines

Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound. We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you. Please remember to inform your line manager when making your internal application. Job description

Job responsibilities

Blood Transfusion Lead/Senior Biomedical Scientist Cheltenham Hospital | Ward | Permanent | Full time Up to 36,750 - 45,000 dependent on experience Our Cheltenham Pathology Hub laboratory currently have an internal opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best. The Hub laboratory is based at Cheltenham Nuffield Hospital and provide pathology services for Cheltenham, Bristol Chesterfield and Cardiff Vale Hospitals. The opportunity Nuffield Health is Britain's largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation. Join us as a Senior Biomedical Scientist at our Cheltenham Nuffield Health Hospital and play your part in building a healthier nation. The hub laboratory provides a Multi-disciplinary Biochemistry and Haematology testing which includes Blood Transfusion services. As a Senior Biomedical Scientist you will:

Deliver quality pathology services and taking a share of covering on-call service out of hours.

Perform biomedical diagnostic testing, interpretation and reporting, through to quality control.

Support the organisation in validating and assessing new equipment and developing new diagnostic procedures. This is part of our ongoing quest to deliver the very best experience possible for patients.

Lead the Blood Transfusion Pathology Service and support clinical teams.

Develop and maintain the Quality Management System for the department

Participate in the on call rota for the department.

The person To succeed as a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will need:

HCPC registered

MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent post-graduate qualification/experience)

Relevant laboratory experience in multi-disciplinary biomedical science and significant Blood Transfusion experience

Good working knowledge of different analytical equipment in a range of multi-disciplinary techniques.

The ability to understand how vital it is to maintain good customer relationships and provide high levels of service in a modern pathology laboratory.

Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual able to multi-task and meet deadlines

Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound. We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you. Please remember to inform your line manager when making your internal application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To succeed as a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will need:
• HCPC registered
• MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent post-graduate qualification/experience)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant laboratory experience in multi-disciplinary biomedical science and significant Blood Transfusion experience
• Good working knowledge of different analytical equipment in a range of multi-disciplinary techniques.
• The ability to understand how vital it is to maintain good customer relationships and provide high levels of service in a modern pathology laboratory.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual able to multi-task and meet deadlines

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To succeed as a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will need:
• HCPC registered
• MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent post-graduate qualification/experience)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant laboratory experience in multi-disciplinary biomedical science and significant Blood Transfusion experience
• Good working knowledge of different analytical equipment in a range of multi-disciplinary techniques.
• The ability to understand how vital it is to maintain good customer relationships and provide high levels of service in a modern pathology laboratory.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual able to multi-task and meet deadlines

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Hatherley Lane

Cheltenham

GL51 6SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Hatherley Lane

Cheltenham

GL51 6SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website