Specialist Biomedical Scientist | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hull is seeking a motivated Biomedical Scientist to supervise the Point of Care Testing department. The successful candidate will perform maintenance and troubleshooting of POCT equipment and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures. Ideal applicants should possess teamwork and communication skills, with experience in POCT being desirable. This position offers opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Paid and unpaid leave options

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Previous experience in POCT is desirable but not essential.
• Must maintain personal proficiency and competencies.
• Willingness to take part in training for equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day to day running of the POCT department.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Oversee stock levels of reagents and consumables.
• Report problems to the line manager.
• Ensure compliance with departmental health and safety procedures.

Skills

Experience in Point of Care Testing (POCT)

Troubleshooting of POCT equipment

Teamwork and communication skills

Job description

The Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) is seeking a motivated Biomedical Scientist to work in the busy, friendly, Point of Care Testing (POCT) department at Hull Royal Infirmary. Based primarily in Hull, your role will be to supervise the day to day running of the POCT department. You will be required to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of POCT equipment and oversee stock levels of reagents and consumables in all analytical areas. The post holder will be expected to work efficiently following departmental health and safety procedures and ensure that any problems are reported to the line manager. The post holder must ensure that personal proficiency and competencies are maintained and must be willing to take part in any training required to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of equipment and techniques. We are looking for an individual who is hard working, innovative, sociable, and works well as part of a busy team. Previous experience in POCT is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow departmental standard operating procedures and health and safety rules at all times.
• Take part in any training necessary for an up-to-date knowledge of all equipment, techniques and maintenance required in areas in which they work.
• Identify problems within the areas that they are working and report them to their manager.
• Maintain clear and concise communication with users of the service at all times.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with ISO standards.
• Provide training to clinical staff as/when required.

Please refer to the specific job description for further details.

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Our benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values and diversity

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

Accessibility

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Closing date

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025.