Medical Technical Officer/Trainee BMS

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Greater London seeks a motivated MTO/Trainee Healthcare Scientist (Band 5) to join their Neuroimmunology laboratory. This role involves performing specialist laboratory procedures and contributing to the development of new techniques. Ideal candidates will have a relevant science degree and experience in a diagnostic laboratory. Competitive salary ranges from £37,259 to £45,356 per annum, with opportunities for professional growth. The position offers full-time hours and is permanently contracted.

Qualifications

• Essential to have experience of performing immunoassays like ELISA and cell culture.
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development is required.
• Must be familiar with planning and monitoring tasks according to SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Meet service requirements and turnaround times of the department.
• Responsible for training team members.
• Undertake quality management and analytical troubleshooting.

Skills

Experienced in carrying out specialist techniques

Experience in Neuroimmunology

Analytical troubleshooting

Education

Biological/Biomedical/Biochemical Science Degree or equivalent

Tools

Immunoassays

Job description

Job summary

Expressions of interest are sought for the role of MTO/Trainee Healthcare Scientist (Band 5) in the NHS Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory based at the world renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square London (part of UCLH). The laboratory is a national reference centre and has an international reputation for Neuroimmunology testing and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. The laboratory provides acute Neurological Laboratory services to the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH) and the London region, plus highly specialised diagnostic and monitoring laboratory testing services available to worldwide users. Once trained, the post holder will be a core member of the NHS laboratory team, performing specialist procedures in accordance with departmental SOPs and to participate in their regular update, audit, take on additional duties and to aid in specialised method development as required. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual with opportunities to take part in translational R&D. The department is directed by a scientist with FRCPath, the Clinical lead is a Professor of Neurology and has the potential for supporting further academic and/or professional qualifications. Currently the lab is not an IBMS training laboratory but is applying for this.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic team player who will fulfil the following criteria and skills:

• An experienced Band 5 scientist able to carry out specialist techniques as dictated by the nature of the Department, requiring highly developed manual skills.
• Experience in a Neuroimmunology/Biochemistry or Immunology diagnostic or research laboratory.
• Expected to perform additional role duties in the team.
• Interest in aiding the evaluation of new complex laboratory techniques and tests.
• Responsibility for training other staff in the team on request.
• Meet service requirements and turnaround times of the Department.
• Undertake analytical, technical, quality management and administrative troubleshooting in addition to maintaining adequate supplies of reagents and consumables to ensure reliable service delivery in accordance with ISO 15189:2022.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Details

Date posted: 16 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 309-UCLH-7190

Job locations

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

Job description

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications (Essential)

• Biological / Biomedical/Biochemical Science Degree, Neuroscience or equivalent

Desirable

• State Registered with HCPC (BMS or clinical scientist)

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of performing immunoassays e.g. ELISA, cell culture etc
• Shows evidence of commitment to continuing personal and professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working as a diagnostic scientist within a NHS Diagnostic Laboratory

Skills and Abilities (Essential)

• Experience of performing technical analysis and interpretation of laboratory test results

Desirable

• Immunofluorescence reading, fluorescence based assays, Nephelometry, turbidimetry cell culture, western blots and IEF

Planning and Organisation Skills (Essential)

• Ensures tests are performed in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Able to plan and monitor current and future task within a specified time frame

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk