Specialist Biomedical Scientist Immunology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with immunology experience to join the NNUH hub site. The role involves specialist Immunology testing and reporting, working closely with senior BMS staff. Applicants should have completed or be working towards their specialist portfolio in Immunology or Clinical Chemistry. This is a 3-year secondment post.
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered
- BSc Hons or equivalent
- Specialised Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent
- Experience working in Immunology
- Attitude, aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Qualifications and experience
- HCPC registered
- BSc Hons or equivalent
- Specialised Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent
- Experience working in Immunology
- Attitude, aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 8d
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who has experience working in immunology. This role is based at the NNUH hub site. The service is a core hour service where flexible working arrangements can be offered. It is expected that applicants will have completed their specialist portfolio in Immunology or Clinical Chemistry. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior Immunology BMS staff to undertake specialist Immunology testing and reporting. Consideration will be given to applicants who have started their portfolio with the expectation this will be completed within 2 yrs of being in post. Please note this is a 3 year post. The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology.
Main duties of the job
The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn. The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The Department covers a range of specialist assays including protein electrophoresis, autoimmunity and allergy testing
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