Trainee Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a Trainee Biomedical Scientist role in the Department of Blood Sciences, specifically in Haematology, at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. The successful candidate will work under supervision, performing specialist clinical technical investigations and contributing to an accurate and timely service. The role involves working in a large hub laboratory with cutting-edge technology and requires participation in a 24/7 rota, including unsocial hours. This is a 12-month training post aiming for HCPC registration, after which it becomes permanent.
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Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 12d
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Job summary
This is an exciting time to join one of the largest Pathology departments in the country. Our new £30m Pathology building (on the St. Jamess University Hospital site) and new Acute Hospital Laboratory (on the Leeds General Infirmary site) are now operational.
The Department of Blood Sciences is seeking to recruit experienced and innovative Biomedical Scientist in Haematology to help shape, deliver and improve the service we deliver to our patients.
Main duties of the job
We encourage all candidates to contact us to discuss the role(s) and we can offer informal visits to our laboratories for interested candidates.
Interviews will be held in person, due to practical elements of the interview process.
Planned interview Date: 29th September
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Permanent
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