Registered Biomedical Scientist

makeitcountmarketing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Band 5 HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Immunology Team at Royal Stoke University Hospital. This part-time permanent position offers a salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum pro-rata. Key responsibilities include running automated analysers, performing manual assays, and completing the IBMS Specialist Portfolio for Immunology. Applicants must hold HCPC registration and current UK professional registration.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in automated analysers and processors.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and run automated analysers and processors.
• Perform manual assays and indirect immunofluorescence (IIF).
• Complete the IBMS Specialist Portfolio for Immunology.

Skills

HCPC registered

Understanding of pathology IT systems

Intermediate IT skills

Good written communication

Methodical approach to following instructions

Ability to work under pressure

Education

IBMS Certificate of Competence

Completed IBMS registration portfolio

Job description

Job Summary

Band 5 HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with IBMS Certificate of Competence required to join the Immunology Team at University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM), based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site.

Part‑time position. The team provides a full Immunology service across the NMCPS network of four hospitals. We hold UKAS accreditation ISO 15189:2022 and are an IBMS approved training laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and run automated analysers and processors.
• Perform manual assays and indirect immunofluorescence (IIF).
• Complete the IBMS Specialist Portfolio for Immunology.

Essential Criteria

• HCPC registered.
• Completed IBMS registration portfolio.
• Understanding of pathology IT systems.
• Intermediate and accurate IT skills.
• Good written communication.
• Methodical approach to following instructions.
• Ability to apply current skills, work under pressure and prioritise allocated work.
• Professional presentation and attention to detail.

Desirable Criteria

• Completed self‑directed CPD activities.
• Good manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System.

Employment Details

• Date posted: 19 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum pro‑rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 205-7677966
• Location: Pathology Department, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

Additional Information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check – Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 applies.
• Certificate of Sponsorship – Skilled Worker sponsorship considered.
• Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

• University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
• Pathology Department, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG
• Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk