Trainee Biomedical Scientist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare trust in York is seeking a Trainee Biomedical Scientist in the Biochemistry department. This full-time position involves analyzing patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment, with opportunities for professional development. Applicants should be working towards a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous holiday, and relocation support.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27-33 days holiday

Relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)

Paid/unpaid leave options

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease and Cycle schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services and products

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures.
• Experience in a Biochemistry lab with similar tests.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient samples, quality controls, and external assessments according to SOPs and QA policies.
• Maintain specialist equipment through housekeeping, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Validate patient results technically.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians and service users.
• Work shifts including evenings, weekends, and nights.

Skills

Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and service users

Education

Working towards a BSc (Hons) IBMS-approved Biomedical Science course or equivalent qualification

Job description

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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

York, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

10.08.2025

Expiry Date:

24.09.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Would you like a rewarding career at the heart of healthcare?

A vacancy has arisen for a Trainee Biomedical Scientist in the Biochemistry department at York Hospital. This is a permanent, full-time position of 37.5 hours a week.

The successful candidate will be part of a team providing high-quality diagnostic services through participation in technical and scientific operations within the Clinical Biochemistry Department.

The department is equipped with Roche Cobas 8100, Roche Cobas 8000 analytical lines, TOSOH G11, Optilite, and protein analysis systems like Sebia Capillarys and Hydrogel.

This role requires participation in a 24/7 shift system.

We support staff professional development through regular meetings and training courses.

We are seeking a Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join our dedicated team. The laboratory is UKAS accredited and supports professional growth.

As a training position, Annex 21 applies to the role banding and pay, detailed on the NHS Employers website.

Contact us to arrange a lab tour and see what an interesting and friendly place it is!

Main duties of the job

Under supervision:

• Analyze patient samples, quality controls, and external assessments according to SOPs and QA policies.
• Maintain specialist equipment through housekeeping, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Validate patient results technically.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians and service users.
• Work shifts including evenings, weekends, and nights, with provisional result authorization for immediate patient management.

Working for our organisation

Benefits include:

• NHS Pension Scheme
• 27-33 days holiday
• Relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)
• Paid/unpaid leave options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease and Cycle schemes
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on various services and products

More benefits details are on the Trust's Staff Benefits pages.

Trust Information Pack:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Note: If many applications are received, this advert may close early. Apply promptly.

Working for the Trust

Our values are kindness, openness, and pursuit of excellence. We aim for a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds, working with Staff Networks to promote inclusion. Please contact us to discuss accessibility or flexible working arrangements.

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Person specification

Qualifications

• Working towards a BSc (Hons) IBMS-approved Biomedical Science course or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures
• Experience in a Biochemistry lab with similar tests

Skills

• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and service users