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Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist

On-site in Birmingham·Full-time·Added today (last checked 12 Nov)

University Hospitals Birmingham

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Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 a year

About £3,260 - £3,610 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Birmingham
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior level
Closing date
Apply by Wednesday 25 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Attended formal management course.
  • Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally.
  • Evidence of supervisory role or experience
  • Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g. ISO 15189, MHRA)
  • Evidence of HR and Personnel experience

Education & certifications

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

The role

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 range of highly specialised and diagnostic techniques, to deliver a fit-for-purpose laboratory service. These tasks include analysis, technical validation, troubleshooting and resource management to ensure reliable service delivery, maintain quality and continuously drive improvement to meet set turnaround times. They will need to communicate with staff of all grades, including clinicians.

The post holder will be required to undertake their responsibilities within any of the sections of the department. They will be expected to maintain competency and specialist knowledge for the work therein. The post holder will be a laboratory specialist lead and lead a team. They discharge these duties either working alone to departmental, national, or professional guidance and policies or as leader of a laboratory team to implement policies and procedures.

Candidates must hold state registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Candidates must hold either an MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma (May consider a Learning contract for candidates who are working towards a level 7 qualification. Some funding maybe available for the IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma for candidates with relevant experience)

What you'll do

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

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Date posted

12 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9019380

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

United Kingdom

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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.

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