Job summary
Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) post
Cross-site AGH/BRI

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (ANHSFT), Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT), and Harrogate District Hospital (HDH) have formed a joint venture, Integrated Pathology Solutions LLP (IPS) to provide a high-quality diagnostic and consultative service to clinical service users of both Hospital Trusts, and to primary and secondary care providers within the locality.

Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working is essential. All these skills and attributes are in line with the Trust's Right Care Behaviours. The post is cross-site and the successful applicant would be expected to work across both Airedale and Bradford sites. Experience of working in an NHS Haematology/Transfusion laboratory will be an advantage at shortlisting.

Main duties of the job
The departments are well equipped, including Sysmex XR 9000 tracked system at AGH, Sysmex XR 3000 at BRI, ACL TOP 550's, Genexpert DX system, (AGH) Alifax Test1 analysers and Sebia Capillarys3 analyser. The Transfusion departments are fully automated with OrthoVisions and electronic issue of blood products.

The departments operate a 24/7 service utilising a continuous process pattern (CPP) shift system, in which the successful candidate must be willing to participate according to the needs of the service.

About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Details
Date posted
06 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 5

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
423-8205564

Job locations
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description, person specification and advert.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

We reserve the right to close this application process early if sufficient suitable applications are received. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Holds HCPC State Registration
• BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of profession body such as IBMS

Experience
Essential

• Discipline specific experience and knowledge
• Evidence of Continuous Profession Development
• Experience of Pathology IT systems
• Experience of Pathology Quality management systems

Desirable

• Experience of working in a NHS Haematology/ Blood Transfusion laboratory
• Experience of following SOP's
• Experience of using pathology information systems such as Winpath

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
• Organisational skills
• Good Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise work and work effectively under pressure
• Analytical and judgemental skills
• Team player and able to work with a minimum of supervision

Desirable

• Health and safety legislation
• COSHH

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.

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
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Section Manager
Louise Halliday
louise.halliday4@nhs.net
01274292909

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