Specialist Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 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 (Band 6) to join the Infection Science (Bacteriology) team at Royal Stoke University Hospital. The role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week on a 24/7 shift pattern.

You will work with a team across bacteriology/virology, using instruments like Vitek2 and MS PRIME, and contribute to diagnostic services for this large NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist required.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience.
• Experience with complex, specialist equipment.
• Experience in an NHS Laboratory environment (acute trust).

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of bacteriology staff at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
• Provide accurate diagnostic laboratory services.
• Operate in a 24/7 shift pattern across 37.5 hours per week.

Skills

Team player

Lab safety knowledge

Communication skills

SOP compliance

Analytical problem solving

Education

Biomedical Science Degree

IBMS post-graduate Specialist Diploma

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

Job description

Main area Infection Sciences (Bacteriology) Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shift pattern) Job ref 205-8150201-A

Site Royal Stoke University Hospitals Town Stoke on Trent Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

**Previous applicants need not apply**

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

AFC Band 6

Department of Infection Science (Bacteriology)

Permanent

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 virology and bacteriology 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 Bacteriology department is equipped with Vitek2, UF-5000i, MS PRIME, BACT/ALERT VIRTUO, BDMax and WASPLab. 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 bacteriology experience preferably in an NHS Lab.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Biomedical Science Degree
• IBMS post-graduate Specialist Diploma
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
• Experience working with complex, specialist equipment
• Experience of Pathology IT systems
• Experience working in an acute trust
• Experience working in a busy bacteriology laboratory

Skills and knowledge

• Able to work as part of a team and
• Knowledge of Laboratory Health & Safety regulations and governing bodies
• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to work to SOPs, review and contribute to their implementation
• Ability to analyse and problem solve

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
• New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.

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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.