JOB SUMMARY

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) collect around 2 million units of blood and tissues a year, converting them into safe and effective blood components, blood and tissue products for use in the treatments of patients. Join our Newcastle Red Cell Immunohaematology department and you’ll support NHSBT in training staff to utilize advanced red cell immunohaematology techniques, providing reference services and blood provision services to hospitals.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to further their scientific education and gain experience in training and education. All whilst providing crucial support to NHS hospitals to save and improve lives.

EXPERIENCE -

• Proven post graduate knowledge and skills and be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. Experience in Transfusion/Transplantation Science, with a focus on blood group serology.
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).
• Proven experience working in a service provider role showing commitment to the highest level of customer care.
• Ability to develop, deliver, assess, and internally evaluate learning programmes to meet customer need.

QUALIFICATIONS -

• Holds professional registration/fellowship within a relevant subject specialism e.g. HCPC, FIBMS.
• MSc or equivalent in transfusion / transplantation or relevant science. OR Equivalent specialist knowledge gained by examination of a professional body e.g. FIBMS or Diploma from BBTS or BSHI.
• Demonstrates 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:

• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
• 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.
• NHS 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: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
• 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.
  Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
  This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Friday the 15th of August 2025
  Interviews are anticipated to be held on Wednesday the 27th of August 2025 - subject to confirmation.
  For informal enquiries please contact: Dave Bruce, Head of RCI Laboratory - David.Bruce@nhsbt.nhs.u

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

In this role you will create and deliver training, competency, and educational material to RCI staff. Your responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and expertise in transfusion and diagnostic investigations and be able to utilise knowledge to train personnel to perform, analyse, interpret, document, and report both routine and complex testing in line with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Work at the level of a Biomedical Scientist Advanced Specialist, for sufficient proportion of role, performing advanced investigations to ensure that you can maintain competency in all relevant RCI processes.
• Participate in national laboratory training initiatives, such as cohort training programmes, and be willing to regularly travel to provide training and support at other RCI sites
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of scientific training programmes that maintain and improve scientific knowledge and skills across the RCI function, supporting both local and national laboratory needs.
• Lead on competency assessments, coaching and mentoring for RCI.
• Develop and deliver accessible education and training platforms for RCI.
• Assess staff learning and provide formative feedback.

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.