Registered Biomedical Scientist

UHNM; Hempstalls; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Virology team in the Infection Science Department. The post covers a 24/7 37.5-hour week within a busy NHS laboratory and requires strong teamwork and robust communication skills.

The successful candidate will contribute to diagnostic services, SOP compliance and continuous service improvement in a collaborative environment at Royal Stoke University Hospital.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with virology expertise.
• Experience in a NHS Laboratory setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 shift pattern and use SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Join a team as HCPC registered Specialist BMS in Virology at Royal Stoke.
• Contribute to delivery and development of the infection science service.
• Work shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Virology techniques

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Virology or equivalent

CPD evidence

Job description

Main area Virology Grade Band 5/6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24 hour shift pattern) Job ref 205-8318556

Site Royal Stoke University Hospital Town Stoke on Trent Salary £32,073 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Band 5/6

Virology: Department of Infection Science

Permanent

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HCPC registered Specialist BMS to join our team. You must be a strong team player who has a positive attitude to change. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of staff based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site.

The Infection Science Department at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and clinical services for two acute Hospitals, local GUM clinics and a wide range of community based health providers.

We also provide laboratory services to GPs and wider service users in the surrounding area. The Virology department is equipped with Roche Cobas e801, Diasorin Liaison XL, Biomerieux Vidas, Roche Cobas 8800, Cepheid GeneXpert, and Biomerieux Filmarray, among others . The hours of work for this post will be 37.5 hours per week over a 24/7 period.

Applicants will be expected to have significant virology experience preferably in an NHS Lab and be HCPC registered.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team based at Royal Stoke University Hospital. You must be a strong team player who can effectively contribute to the on-going delivery and development of the service.

Please note the post holder will be required to participate in a shift rota, following a suitable period of training. Working days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays which is an integral part of this post.

Person specification

• Previous experience of working in a Virology Laboratory environment
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of virology techniques
• Familiarity with IT systems in Pathology
• Experience of working in a team and alone
• Experience of working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); contributing to their review and implementation
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Diploma in Virology or equivalent
• Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
• Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality
• Ability to concentrate for long periods
• Prepared to work flexibly, including participation in a 7 day, 24 hour shift pattern
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and data quality

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