Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) at NHSBT Barnsley

Job Summary
At NHSBT we stand for hope. We stand for life. We stand for helping people do something
extraordinary, saving and improving the lives of others. Are you ready to play your part?

We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with post
graduate training to join our Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) Laboratory. Our
laboratory carries out testing for renal and stem cell transplantation for NHS teaching Hospitals
in Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham and Leicester. We are also a supra regional centre
involved in the provision of HLA selected platelets and immunogenetic diagnostic testing to
many hospitals in the Midlands and North of England. The H&I department is located in a
purpose built NHSBT centre near J37 of the M1 at Barnsley with a high standard of laboratory
and other facilities.

Main duties of the job
In this role as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist within H&I, 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, the provision of HLA
  selected platelets and immunogenetic services.
• Assisting with quality management within 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
  other scientific and support staff.
• You will be required to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.
• Willing to provide cover during periods of operational difficulty (with reasonable notice).

About You
Qualifications and Training

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist (which
  must be maintained)
• Science graduate with relevant post graduate training e.g. British Society for
  Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI) Diploma, IBMS Specialist Diploma OR
  equivalent relevant experience
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience and Knowledge

• Broad science knowledge with a specialist knowledge of transplantation science
• Proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques / environments
• Knowledge and understanding of working to quality and accreditation systems and
  standards
• Proven ability to write reports
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages
  (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent Systems

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 7th December 2025.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on or after Monday 5th January 2026 – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact Gemma Brewin, Deputy Head of H&I – Barnsley, via email at gemma.brewin@nhsbt.nhs.uk

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