Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role involves the laboratory analysis of clinical specimens to assist clinicians in diagnosing and treating infectious diseases. The post holder will be professionally accountable for the technical correctness and accurate reporting of test results. Responsibilities include receiving and processing various clinical specimens, identifying microorganisms, and performing sensitivity tests. The role requires adherence to HCPC Standards of Proficiency and handling potentially hazardous materials.
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and safety measures.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to understand new technological advances.
- Basic keyboard skills
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Willing to attend courses and conferences to keep up to date and disseminate knowledge.
- Qualifications and Training
- Must have an IBMS accredited degree (Biomedical Scientist position) or be expected to complete it within 3 months of appointment together with an HCPC registration portfolio (Trainee Biomedical Scientist).
- Consideration will be given to those with an accredited Biomedical Science degree that have not completed the HCPC registration portfolio and if successful at interview will be appointed to the trainee Biomedical Scientist position.
- Must have successfully completed the registration portfolio assessment
- Must be eligible to apply for HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist now and be HCPC registered within 30 days of interview
- Must demonstrate training and competency in microbiology
- Experience of working in a clinical laboratory
- Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and safety measures.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to understand new technological advances.
- Basic keyboard skills
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Willing to attend courses and conferences to keep up to date and disseminate knowledge.
- Qualifications and Training
- Must have an IBMS accredited degree (Biomedical Scientist position) or be expected to complete it within 3 months of appointment together with an HCPC registration portfolio (Trainee Biomedical Scientist).
- Consideration will be given to those with an accredited Biomedical Science degree that have not completed the HCPC registration portfolio and if successful at interview will be appointed to the trainee Biomedical Scientist position.
- Must have successfully completed the registration portfolio assessment
- Must be eligible to apply for HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist now and be HCPC registered within 30 days of interview
- Must demonstrate training and competency in microbiology
- Experience of working in a clinical laboratory
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 1d ago · Closes in 7d
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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
To aid clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases by the laboratory analysis of clinical specimens. To be professionally accountable for the technical correctness and accurate reporting of test results. The post holder must be State Registered, must hold an IBMS-approved degree , and will be expected to rotate through all sections of the laboratory.
Receiving and assign samples for relevant tests, highlighting any relevant clinical histories to enable accurate data entry by reception staff.
To reject specimens which do not conform to established protocols and prioritise specimen types as to their perceived urgency.
To process, unsupervised but in accordance with established SOP's, clinical specimens received into the laboratory. Specimens can include body fluids (blood, urine CSF, etc.), solid tissue, faeces, sputum, swabs from anybody site, and a variety of artificial devices (heart valves, contact lenses, coils, etc.).
Main duties of the job
Processing may involve any of the following:
- The initial microscopical examination for the presence of micro-organisms.
- The inoculation of growth media with the specimens and the interpretation of the resulting cultures.
- The identification of potentially pathogenic micro-organisms
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