Job summary
- Main area
- Immunology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: This role will primarily be based at Peterborough city hospital but may be required to support at other NWAFT hospital sites. May also need to support and participate in the out of hours rota for Clinical Biochemistry.
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Post may require participation in the departments 24/7 shift pattern.)
- Job ref
- 176-F-7814678-A
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Cambridgeshire
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Biomedical Scientist - Peterborough
Band 7
Job overview
Elevate Your Expertise in Immunology: Join Our Team of Dedicated Professionals!
Are you ready to take your career in Biomedical Science to the next level? We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our committed Immunology team. You’ll collaborate closely with our Immunology Laboratory Manager, Biomedical Scientists and Consultant Immunologists to deliver a high-quality, safe and efficient Immunology that prioritises patient care and customer satisfaction.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to deepen your specialist knowledge and skills within an IBMS registered training facility dedicated to education, training and clinical excellence. We’re looking for a proactive and driven individual who is passionate about making a difference in Immunology.
Why Join Us?
Enhance your expertise in a supportive environment committed to ongoing education and clinical excellence.
- Work alongside experienced professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
- Participate in practical assessments and presentations as part of the interview process, ensuring you’re fully prepared to excel in this role.
Please note that interviews will be conducted on-site due to the practical nature of the assessments. Unfortunately, remote interviews cannot be accommodated.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for supervising the Immunology laboratory and assist in the development of staff within a progressive department where participation in developing our service is actively encouraged.
You should be HCPC registered with an appropriate MSc, IBMS HSD and/or be FIBMS (or equivalent) and well versed in the workings of a routine Immunology laboratory. You will also need to be enthusiastic and highly motivated, computer literate and familiar with working to UKAS standards.
The successful candidate may need to participate in the 24/7 rota for the Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory. Full training programme would be completed if required.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further details, including general management, technical/scientific requirements, IT, staff management, financial, etc.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Immunology ) / MSc in Biomedical Sciences / FIBMS status
- Evidence of on-going CPD
- Specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry and/or Immunology
Desirable criteria
- Any other relevant qualification such as Training certificate, leadership and management etc.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Sound knowledge of Immunology practise underpinned by theoretical and practical experience
- Competence and problem solving in an automated environment
- Awareness of current professional issues
- Familiarity with ISO15189 systems and standards
- Broad understanding of Quality Control, good Quality Management and Audit knowledge (Including CAPA/DATIX Investigations)
- Good practical knowledge of health and safety issues including COSHH, fire regulations and risk assessments.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading a laboratory section
- Experience of staff management
- Knowledge of Winpath LIMS system
- Experience within an HCPC registered NHS training laboratory
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to organise and manage own and others work/time management, coordinate work flow and determine staff rotas.
- Able to represent the department at internal meetings
- Ability to assess and take appropriate action in urgent situations
- Competent in a broad range of Immunology practical techniques
- Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results
- Technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, quality control failure
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Able to master complex facts, reach appropriate conclusions and formulate required/relevant responses
- Able to comply with policies and procedures within the constraints set by the laboratory, Trust and other regulating and professional bodies.
- Literate in laboratory computerisation and PC office applications
- Self-motivated and able to work within a team culture
Desirable criteria
- Experience with ImmunoCAP 250's, Optilite, Quantalyser 3000, Dynex DS2, Capillarys 3 Octa.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Faye Sims
- Job title
- Operational Manager - Lead Scientist Immunology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 678440
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