Specialist Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking a highly motivated and organised Biomedical Scientist to join their Infection Science team in Taunton. The role requires HCPC registration and an IBMS Specialist Portfolio. You will work independently, interpret routine and specialist investigations, and may act as a lead specialist in a designated area. The department operates 7 days a week with rota for weekend working, on-call, and bank holidays.
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) IBMS accredited degree or equivalent
- HCPC State registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline (if HCPC Registration via IBMS Portfolio route) or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- IBMS membership
- Willing to work towards a higher degree or management qualification
- Advanced working knowledge of Biomedical techniques and practices
- Significant demonstrable broad-based discipline specific practical experience
- Skills & Knowledge
- Able to work independently, implements and proposes changes to procedures for own work area. May be a lead specialist.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information accurately verbally, written and electronically
- Ability to analyse and technically interpret complex test results
- Good understanding of Quality Management System with reference to ISO/UKAS
- BSc (Hons) IBMS accredited degree or equivalent
- HCPC State registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline (if HCPC Registration via IBMS Portfolio route) or equivalent experience
- IBMS membership
- Willing to work towards a higher degree or management qualification
- Advanced working knowledge of Biomedical techniques and practices
- Significant demonstrable broad-based discipline specific practical experience
- Skills & Knowledge
- Able to work independently, implements and proposes changes to procedures for own work area. May be a lead specialist.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information accurately verbally, written and electronically
- Ability to analyse and technically interpret complex test results
- Good understanding of Quality Management System with reference to ISO/UKAS
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Integrated Pathology Partnerships Limited
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking a highly motivated and organised Biomedical Scientist, with HCPC registration and IBMS Specialist Portfolio to join our friendly Infection Science team. Applicants can earn up to £48,117 per annum depending on qualifications and experience and subject to agreement, may be entitled to a £10,000 welcome bonus.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland has a strong track record of working in partnership with the NHS to enhance pathology services through successful joint ventures, including SPS.
For over 10 years, SPS has supported healthcare improvement across Somerset. We hold ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC-approved laboratory for IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolio training.
SYNLAB has a strong commitment to investment in both people and services. The laboratory has one of the first new generation Kiestra automated platforms in the UK, with over 40 staff processing 400,000 samples per year.
You will be based within the Infectious Sciences laboratory (including Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Molecular and Mycology), at the Hub laboratory site in Taunton. There will be a requirement to rotate within all areas, subject to completion of suitable training. The department operates 7 days per week
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