NHS Blood Transfusion Scientist salary, 2026/27
Blood transfusion biomedical scientists carry out blood grouping, cross-matching and antibody screening to ensure safe blood product issue to patients. The role requires specialist post-registration training in transfusion science. Most transfusion scientists sit at Band 5 to Band 7.
- Range (England)
- £32,073 to £56,515
- Typical bands
- Band 5, Band 6, Band 7
- Hourly entry
- £16.40
- Hourly top
- £28.90
Blood Transfusion Scientist pay by band, England 2026/27
The table below shows the entry and top step at each band Blood Transfusion Scientists are typically paid on. Most Blood Transfusion Scientists move through the bands over the course of their career as they take on more senior or specialist responsibilities.
Blood Transfusion Scientist pay in Scotland
Scottish NHS staff are paid on a separate pay scale, negotiated by the Scottish Government rather than the UK Pay Review Body. Scotland consistently pays more than England at every band. The figures below are the Scottish equivalents for the same bands.
Common questions
- What pay band is a Blood Transfusion Scientist on?
- NHS Blood Transfusion Scientists sit at Bands 5, 6 or Band 7 depending on experience and the specific responsibilities of the role. Newly qualified Blood Transfusion Scientists usually start on the lowest banding shown, with progression to the higher bands as they take on more senior or specialist work.
- How much does an NHS Blood Transfusion Scientist earn in 2026/27?
- On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS Blood Transfusion Scientist earns between £32,073 and £56,515 a year gross, depending on band and step. At the lowest entry rate that works out to roughly £16.40 an hour, and at the top rate roughly £28.90 an hour. Take-home pay after tax, NI and the NHS pension contribution is typically 70% of the gross figure. Scottish Blood Transfusion Scientists earn between £34,544 and £61,466 on the equivalent Scottish scale.
- Where can I find Blood Transfusion Scientist jobs in the NHS?
- NHS Jobs (jobs.nhs.uk) lists all current vacancies across the four UK nations. Filter by 'Pay Band' to focus on roles at the band you're interested in. HSC Recruit covers Northern Ireland (jobs.hscni.net) and NHS Scotland Jobs covers Scotland (jobs.scot.nhs.uk). Most Trusts also list vacancies on their own websites alongside the national portal.
- Does Blood Transfusion Scientist get London weighting?
- Only at NHS Trusts in England inside one of the three London weighting (HCAS) zones. Blood Transfusion Scientists working at Inner London Trusts get 20% on top of basic pay (minimum £5,794, maximum £8,746 for 2026/27). Outer London is 15%, Fringe is 5%. Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish Blood Transfusion Scientists don't receive a London weighting equivalent.