Biomedical Scientist in Immunology | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital trust in the UK is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Immunology to join their dynamic team. The role involves processing laboratory samples, conducting routine analytical work, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates must have HCPC registration and hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology. Key benefits include a car lease scheme, on-site childcare, and generous annual leave. Apply by 16 Dec 2025.

Benefits

Car lease scheme

On-site childcare

Generous annual leave

Discounts on high street and public transport

24/7 staff support service

Qualifications

• Candidates should have significant experience in Immunology and managing laboratory resources.
• Effective leadership skills and a proven track record of achieving targets are essential.
• Candidates must hold current membership with the IBMS.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scientific tasks as per senior staff directives.
• Process lab samples and produce accurate results.
• Implement and develop systems for effective laboratory operation.

Skills

Immunology knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, visionary Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Immunology (Band 6) to join our dynamic and thriving team of 9 BMS’s and 4 AHCS’s in our Immunology laboratory. The Immunology service is based at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and serves the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN). We are UKAS ISO 15189; 2022 accredited as are all Pathology disciplines within the organisation. Services provided include autoimmune serology, allergy, protein electrophoresis, specific protein measurement and cryoprotein investigations. The laboratory works closely with our consultant Immunologist supporting allergy and immunology clinics in addition to planning the delivery and development of laboratory services. Immunology has a strong training ethos linked to career development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake scientific tasks within all appropriate sections of the department as delegated by senior staff including monitoring the performance of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and (S)AHCS.
• Process laboratory samples and produce timely, accurate and relevant results and reports in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
• Undertake routine analytical work involving both automated and manual techniques.
• Make timely and accurate decisions regarding the efficient and safe functioning of the laboratories considering health and safety and other relevant legislation. However, they must be able to recognise when to seek advice from more senior staff.
• Develop and implement systems and procedures within the Department to enable the service to run effectively, and to ensure it complies with legal requirements.
• Assist in service developments including evaluation of new assays.
• Postholder will be expected to use initiative in all areas of work.

Essential Requirements

• Applicants should be effective leaders, have significant Immunology knowledge and experience, and have a good track record of managing staff and laboratory resources.
• Must be able to demonstrate achievement of targets, implementing service developments and service transformation initiatives, a high attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Professional Criteria

• The suitable candidate must be HCPC registered and hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology. Applicants who can evidence that they are 3 months to completion of their Specialist Portfolio will be considered. This requires the post holder to have current membership with the IBMS which is not funded by the Trust.

Benefits

• We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; and a 24/7 staff support service.

About the Trust

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Job Purpose

To undertake scientific tasks within all appropriate sections of the department as delegated by senior staff, process laboratory samples and produce timely, accurate and relevant results and reports in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, and undertake routine analytical work involving both automated and manual techniques.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.