Job summary
- Main area
- Immunology 200049
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: Commitment to weekend working on a rotational basis
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Following completion of training post holder will be required to weekend working commitment)
- Job ref
- 262-A-26-7777555
- Employer
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cumberland Infirmary
- Town
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pa (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Band 5 Biomedical Scientist Virology/Immunology Infection Sciences
Based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Infection Sciences Department.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered BMS’s (or HCPC pending)
The Virology, Immunology and Microbiology departments that make up Infection Sciences are well equipped and are all ISO 15189 accredited. We use Telepath LIMS with ICE electronic requesting and reporting, and Q-Pulse quality management system.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists. or with HCPC pending (IBMS portfolio completed and HCPC registration applied for). The Virology, Immunology and Microbiology departments that make up Infection Sciences are well equipped and are all ISO 15189 accredited. We use Telepath LIMS with ICE electronic requesting and reporting, and Q-Pulse quality management system.
The diagnostic workload is approximately 140,000 virology/immunology tests per year. We use a wide range of automated serological testing across both disciplines including: Cobas e601, Dynex DS2 platforms, Diasorin Liaison, Phadia 250, Sebia Capillarys and Hydrasys 2 and The Binding Site Optilite. The molecular platforms on site include Cobas 6800, Seegene STARlet, and Altona AltoSTAR. We are a referral centre for Aspergillus, Farmers Lung and Avian precipitin work.
Experience of all aspects of virology and/or immunology and a range of both manual and automated techniques and procedures are desirable for the post.
Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person specification
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Practical laboratory skills.
- Able to use initiative appropriately within a team.
- Ability to analyse work to determine compliance with standards.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
- Good hand/eye co-ordination.
- Keyboard skills.
- The ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in biomedical science or equivalent. HCPC registration.
- HCPC registration ( for qualified )
Desirable criteria
- Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
Experience
Essential criteria
- All areas of chosen discipline.
- Supervision and training.
- Technical audit.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Underpinning theory of laboratory practice in area of chosen discipline.
- Laboratory health and safety, COSHH, and risk assessment.
- Continuing professional development with portfolio.
- Equality legislation and best practice.
- Aware of and understands the role of medical laboratories( for trainee)
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to working unsocial hours including nights, weekends and public holidays.
- Ability to travel independently between sites
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gail Wager
- Job title
- Infection Sciences Operational Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01228 814333
- Additional information
Garren Scott [email protected]
Caitlin Singleton [email protected]
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