Specialist Biomedical Scientist

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent seeks a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join its Immunology department. The role involves analyzing samples, ensuring quality control, and supporting junior staff. Applicants must be HCPC registered with at least 2 years of experience post-registration. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Is HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Minimum 2 years post registration experience.
• Detailed understanding of disease physiology and pathology.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of samples according to departmental SOPs.
• Participate in routine workload and provide recommendations.
• Ensure quality control and carry corrective actions.

Skills

Knowledge of diagnostic test relevance

Training and supervising junior staff

Good manual dexterity

Accurate communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio for Immunology

Relevant BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Tools

Pathology IT systems

Job description

Go back University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 24 September 2025

We are seeking capable, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly and dedicated team in the Immunology department providing a service to the North Midlands & Cheshire Pathology Service network (NMCPS). This post is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site. You must have full HCPC registration for appointment as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist with at least 2 years post registration experience with an appropriate BSc in Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) and also possess a IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake analysis of samples according to the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (including the requesting of tests, recording and reporting of results) using highly complex equipment.
• Use knowledge of the disease process and the clinical relevance and appropriateness of diagnostic tests requested. Therefore understands why certain tests (including the abbreviations and medical terminology) are requested in certain pathological situations.
• To participate in and advise on the routine workload, including complex and specialised techniques, using specialist knowledge and experience of practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
• Checks all samples during processing for status & suitability.
• Perform and verify quality control samples (including checking quality control charts) to ensure accuracy and precision. Carry out corrective action to ensure all analyses are performing within defined parameters. Understands the use of statistical parameters e.g mean, SD, CV
• Performs external quality assurance analysis for all techniques in use.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

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.

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Is HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Has completed IBMS Specialist Portfolio for Immunology or equivalent
• Has minimum 2 years post registration experience in an Immunology laboratory
• Have a detailed understanding of the normal physiology and pathology of disease in order to apply the knowledge to specialty diagnostics.

Knowledge, Skills

• Have an understanding of Pathology IT systems.
• Intermediate and accurate IT skills.
• Training, supervising and supporting junior staff.
• Have good manual dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination skills for accuracy and fine adjustment of equipment.
• Good standard of accurate oral and written communication skills
• Analytical skills with the ability to work in a methodical and systematic way.

Training and Experience

• Effectively apply skills and knowledge
• Work with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to their review and implementation
• Work within safe systems of work and report any deficiencies in those systems
• Work under pressure; plan and prioritise allocated work to work to deadlines.
• Experience of working within a Quality management System
• Concentrate for long periods

Personal Qualities

• Professional personal presentation and manner.
• Prepared to work flexibly, when required and when deemed competent to do so.
• Complies with Trust and departmental policies e.g Health & safety, Confidentiality and Data protection

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.

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