Medical Technical Officer/Trainee BMS

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

Job summary

A national healthcare service provider in Greater London is seeking a diagnostic scientist to perform specialist techniques in the neuroimmunology and CSF laboratory. Applicants should possess a Biological/Biomedical/Biochemical Science degree and be State Registered with HCPC. Experience with immunoassays and working in NHS diagnostic laboratories is required. This role offers a salary range of £37,259 to £45,356 and will involve training and evaluating new laboratory techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience performing immunoassays e.g. ELISA, cell culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• Experience as a diagnostic scientist within an NHS Diagnostic Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist techniques in the neuroimmunology and CSF laboratory.
• Evaluate new complex laboratory techniques and tests.
• Train other staff in the team when requested.

Skills

Immunofluorescence reading

Technical analysis and interpretation of laboratory test results

Fluorescence based assays

Cell culture

Education

Biological / Biomedical/Biochemical Science Degree or equivalent

State Registered with HCPC (BMS or clinical scientist)

Job description

Closing date: 23 December 2025

Main duties

• Perform specialist techniques in the neuroimmunology and CSF laboratory.
• Have experience in a neuroimmunology, biochemistry or immunology diagnostic or research laboratory.
• Perform additional role duties in the team.
• Aide the evaluation of new complex laboratory techniques and tests.
• Train other staff in the team when requested.
• Meet the service requirements and turnaround times of the Department.
• Undertake analytical, technical, quality management and administrative troubleshooting while maintaining adequate supplies of reagents and consumables in accordance with ISO 15189:2022.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) provides academically led acute and specialist services for a diverse population across eight sites.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Biological / Biomedical/Biochemical Science Degree, Neuroscience or equivalent
• State Registered with HCPC (BMS or clinical scientist)

Experience

• Experience of performing immunoassays e.g ELISA, cell culture etc
• Shows evidence of commitment to continuing personal and professional development
• Experience of working as a diagnostic scientist within a NHS Diagnostic Laboratory

Skills and Abilities

• Experience of performing technical analysis and interpretation of laboratory test results
• Immunofluorescence reading, fluorescence based assays, Nephelometry, turbidimetry cell culture, western blots and IEF

Planning and Organisation Skills

• 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 requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary £37,259 to £45,356 a year inclusive of HCAS