Specialist Biomedical Scientist

makeitcountmarketing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their Infection Science team. This permanent role requires a Biomedical Science Degree and HCPC registration, along with at least 2 years of NHS lab experience. The successful candidate will apply their skills in a busy bacteriology department while working closely with a variety of health service providers to deliver high-quality diagnostic services. The position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum based on the Agenda for Change pay scale.

Benefits

Comprehensive training packages

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and evidence of CPD.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience is needed.
• Experience in a busy bacteriology laboratory is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the virology and bacteriology team.
• Provide diagnostic services across local hospitals and clinics.
• Ensure health & safety regulations in the laboratory.

Skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Biomedical Science Degree

IBMS post-graduate Specialist Diploma

HCPC registration

Tools

Pathology IT systems

Complex specialist equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Previous applicants need not apply

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive.

Specialist Biomedical Scientist (AFC Band 6, Permanent). Department of Infection Science (Bacteriology).

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HCPC registered Specialist BMS to join our team. You must be a strong team player who has a positive attitude to change. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of virology and bacteriology staff based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site.

The Infection Science Department at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and clinical services for two acute Hospitals, local GUM clinics and a wide range of community based health providers. We also provide laboratory services to GPs and wider service users in the surrounding area. The Bacteriology department is equipped with Vitek2, UF-5000i, MS PRIME, BACT/ALERT VIRTUO, BDMax and WASPLab. The hours of work for this post will be 37.5 hours per week over a 24/7 period. Applicants will be expected to have significant bacteriology experience preferably in an NHS Lab.

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our goal is to be a world‑class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Details

• Date posted: 15 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 205-7148891-E
• Job locations: RSUH, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

Job Description

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications

• Biomedical Science Degree
• IBMS post‑graduate Specialist Diploma
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
• Staff management experience
• Experience working with complex, specialist equipment
• Experience of Pathology IT systems

Desirable

• Experience working in an acute
• Experience working in a busy bacteriology laboratory

Skills and knowledge

• Able to work as part of a team and
• Knowledge of Laboratory Health & Safety regulations and governing bodies
• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to work to SOPs, review and contribute to their implementation
• Ability to analyse and problem solve

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

RSUH, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk