Specialist / Registered / Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lincoln seeks a qualified Biomedical Scientist to join their Blood Sciences department. Responsibilities include performing laboratory investigations, maintaining equipment, and supervising support staff. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, work well under pressure, and engage in a 24-hour shift service. Training will be provided for specific tasks within the laboratory. Competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Biomedical Scientist with ability to work across Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion after training.
• Good communication and keyboard skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to participate in the 24-hour shift service.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary Blood Sciences laboratory after appropriate training.
• Perform routine and specialist investigations on samples.
• Handle day-to-day supervision over lower-grade support staff.
• Process pathology samples and enter patient requests and results.

Skills

Good communication skills

Keyboard skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust.

An opportunity within Pathology - Blood Sciences at Lincoln County Hospital for a Biomedical Scientist (employed grade depending on candidates, qualifications, experience and potential). After a period of training, the successful applicant will be required to work in all sections of the laboratory: Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion. The current analytical equipment in the laboratory includes Roche Cobas c8000, Sysmex XN 2000, Werfen ACL TOP and Bio-Rad IH-500.

You will be required to have good communication and keyboard skills, along with the ability to work under pressure. Although working as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists, once fully trained, you should also be capable of working independently. Participation in the 24hr shift service is a requirement of the post. We are committed to personal and professional development. Training within your new post will be given if necessary. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is encouraged. Biomedical scientists carry out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary Blood Sciences laboratory after appropriate training and completion of the relevant in-house competencies.
• Use either automated instrumentation or manual techniques to perform routine and specialist investigations on samples in accordance with Path Links Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform routine maintenance on complex, high-value laboratory equipment and troubleshoot problems, rectifying them or seeking appropriate assistance.
• Handle day-to-day supervision over lower-grade support staff.
• Process pathology samples and enter patient requests and results using a LIMS.
• Load/unload and file samples; use and maintain automated analytical platforms.
• Provide clinical validation of patient results using laboratory middleware (B5/B6) and clinical authorization of patient results (B6 only).
• Interpret internal and external controls and communicate results and other queries with service users by telephone or other means.

Requirements and Skills

• Qualified Biomedical Scientist with ability to work across Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion after training.
• Good communication and keyboard skills; ability to work under pressure and, when fully trained, work independently.
• Willingness to participate in the 24-hour shift service.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also autonomously after training; capability to perform both routine and complex pathology investigations.

Additional Information

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, serving over a million patients annually with a budget of over £1.3 billion. It comprises two Trusts: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH).

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we lead and contribute to research across biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce to deliver excellent care.

Flexible working, equality of access to flexible working, and open conversations about work patterns are supported. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and to promoting a fair and supportive working environment, in line with the NHS Constitution. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

For more information about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and benefits, please visit the recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/.

In line with GDPR, the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose. DBS checks may be required for this role. The advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.