Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham, B15 2THView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a desire to progress. We are looking for a keen and driven universit...
The successful candidate will work across the full range of services provided by the Histology Department, including dissection/loading, embedding, microtomy, Special stains, and IHC.
As a Specialist biomedical scientist the post holder will be following standard operating procedures, and support the implementation of improved or best practice. All work will be in keeping with the laboratory quality management system. This will include the effective use of laboratory procedural and other records, maintenance of assets/analysers, and supporting with the resolution of corrective and preventative actions.
The Cellular Pathology Department is undergoing a busy period of development, with upgrades to IT systems, the introduction of Digital Pathology, and a desire to develop the workforce into a range of laboratory, line management, and advanced practice roles.
Additional questions to be answered in the Supporting Evidence of your application:
1. What CPD have you undertaken recently and why is participating in CPD important?
2. Give an example of quality improvement that you have implemented and what processes did you follow?
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- State registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
- Post registration specialist competency portfolio or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in clinical laboratories commensurate with the laboratory position.
- Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
- Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
- A working knowledge of:
- Biomedical Science theory and practice (Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry
- Microbiology and Cellular Pathology).
- Quality control and assurance practices.)
- Laboratory health and safety.
- HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
Desirable: - Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides.
- Perform in a team.
- Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual, and specialised techniques.
- Good and accurate IT input and MS Office skills
- Effective communication skills both written and oral.
- Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Resilience and adaptability
- Self-motivated.
- Positive attitude.
- Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
17 September 2026
Last checked
21 September 2026
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