Specialist Biomedical Scientist Immunology
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, NR4 7UY
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist who has experience working in immunology. This role is based a...
The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn. The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The Department covers a range of specialist assays including protein electrophoresis, autoimmunity and allergy testing on multiple platforms include capillary electrophoresis, gel immunofixation, immunofluorescence slide staining and immunoassay platforms.
- Communicates complex clinical scientific service related test information to managers, consultants, nurses, other health care colleagues, patients and patient carers
- Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users, patients and patient carers about test results and provide information that is highly complex about methodologies and service requirements
- Interprets results and reassures the users that the information is correct when results do not agree with clinical presentation and investigate and problem solves situations in their specialist field
- Manages own work and day-to-day routine work in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service polices
- Maintains very complex specialist analytical equipment on a daily basis and sign off as fit for clinical use
- Responsible for the efficient use of expensive tests and high value analysers
- Run test procedures on all methodologies on a daily basis to include calibration and quality control testing and sign off methods as fit for clinical use
- Fault find equipment and analyser function after formal in-house training
- Implement policies in specialised areas and propose changes that will improve and develop the service for users inside and outside the Trust.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- HCPC registered
- BSc Hons or equivalent
- Specialised Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent
- Experience working in Immunology
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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