Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham, B15 2THView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
As Senior Biomedical Scientist the post holder is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Main Laboratory. They will be performing a wide rang...
The post holder will join the Senior Biomedical Scientist team in the histology department. This will also include offering specialist advice to staff and service users; first-line staff management (incl. rostering, delivering training/development and performance management); management of materials; representation at relevant specialist meetings. An on-call service is provided which the post holder will participate in as part of a rotation.
The post holder will have significant demonstrable experience of working in a busy main lab area and will be expected to undertake self-directed learning as part of a formal development plan. They must have knowledge of all aspects of health and safety associated with laboratory procedures and will have a keen eye for detail and a desire to expand and develop the service
All HCPC registered staff are expected to maintain evidence of CPD which should be up to date and relevant to their post. The Department supports training and development and participation in e.g. advanced IBMS qualifications would be considered where applicable
Questions to be answered within application
- Briefly describe your experience validation of equipment
- Describe your involvement and experience with a QMS and UKAS
- Describe your involvement and experience with staff training/supervision
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
- State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
- Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) guidelines
Desirable: - Attended formal management course.; - Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional Development
- Discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration
- Significant post registration experience in a specific laboratory discipline
- A specialised knowledge of biomedical science theory and practice in the relevant field
- Troubleshooting in a specialised laboratory environment
- Quality control and assurance
- Practices laboratory health and safety
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality management systems and relevant regulatory body accreditation standards.
- HCPC and IBMS professional standards, ethics, and proficiencies.
Desirable: - Evidence of supervisory role or experience; - Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA); - Evidence of HR and Personnel experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Ability to work shifts in order to support 24/7 laboratory service provision on UHB Laboratory facilities.
- Able to participate in Duty Manager Rota for out of hours service as required.
How to apply
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First seen
12 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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