Specialist / Registered / Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Grimsby is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for its Pathology department. The role includes processing pathology samples, performing investigations, and interpreting results. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and participate in a 24-hour shift service. This position supports training and professional development and promotes a diverse workplace environment.

Benefits

Training and professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Biomedical Scientist required to have good communication and keyboard skills.
• Ability to work independently once trained and under pressure.
• Participation in a 24hr shift service is required.

Responsibilities

• Process pathology samples.
• Enter patient requests and results using a LIMS.
• Perform routine and complex pathology investigations.
• Use a calibrated pipette accurately.
• Maintain automated analytical platforms.
• Validate patient results using laboratory middleware.
• Communicate results and queries with service users.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Independent working

Keyboard skills

Tools

Roche Cobas c8000

Sysmex XN 2000

Werfen ACL TOP

Bio‑Rad IH‑500

Job description

Overview

A vacancy within Pathology – Blood Sciences at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. Biomedical Scientist grade depends on qualifications, experience and potential. After training, will work across all laboratory sections: Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion. Analytical equipment includes Roche Cobas c8000, Sysmex XN 2000, Werfen ACL TOP and Bio‑Rad IH‑500.

Responsibilities

• Process pathology samples.
• Enter patient requests and results using a LIMS.
• Perform routine and complex pathology investigations.
• Use a calibrated pipette accurately.
• Load/unload and file samples.
• Use and maintain automated analytical platforms.
• Validate patient results using laboratory middleware (B5/B6).
• Clinically authorize patient results (B6 only).
• Interpret internal and external controls.
• Day‑to‑day supervisory responsibility over lower‑grade support staff.
• Communicate results and queries with service users by telephone or other means.

Requirements

Biomedical scientist required to have good communication and keyboard skills, ability to work under pressure, work independently once fully trained, and participation in 24hr shift service required.

Benefits

Training and personal/professional development encouraged. Flexible working opportunities available. EEO: We strongly value diversity and welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances.