Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion

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The closing date is 08 March 2026

You will be an experienced Transfusionist who is skilled at independent working and accustomed to a range of blood component issues, using both automated technologies and manual techniques, and blood tracking software.

The role is based at Royal Papworth Hospital within a small team. The expectation would be the ideal candidate can learn quickly and be on shift within a short training and competency assessment period. The experienced Biomedical Scientist would be required to work a 12-hour shift pattern covering a 24/7 shift system.

Biomedical Scientists perform blood grouping, antibody screening and identification, direct antiglobulin testing, cross matching and issuing of components. You will have strong communication skills to disseminate complex transfusion information, in a manner that the clinical area could understand. RPH blood transfusion laboratory has a variety of information technology systems that allows for remote electronic issue from a main theatre fridge. Experience of using Electronic Patient Record and Haemonetics Blood track system would be desirable requirement for the role.

The ability to understand RPH transfusion processes, troubleshoot and problem-solve are required for the demands of the service.

You will work collaboratively with other areas of the hospital to deliver optimal care for our patients with compassion and excellence. This is achieved by respecting diversity, inclusion and practicing equality and also by being actively involved with the quality management system.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th March 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 24th March 2026

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