Band 5 Pre-Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Immunology)

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a centre of Pathology excellence at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), one of the largest teaching hospitals in England. We have state of the art facilities across 4 sites (Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope & Solihull hospitals).

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic & experienced Pre-Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) with experience in aspects of Immunology who must be a HCPC registered BMS. This role is based at Heartlands Hospital but there may be a requirement to work across all UHB sites.

Our department provides a dynamic service that promotes innovation & service development. We are committed to staff health & well-being, training & development equipping staff with the tools to embark on an exciting & fulfilling career.

Our service is UKAS accredited, made up of a specialist and experienced team, all working towards a common goal. The department uses a range of state-of-the-art equipment including:

1. Thermofisher Phadia Immunocap 250 analysers
2. Sebia Octa Cap 3 & Hydrasys
3. Beckman Navios & Aquios Flow Cytometers
4. Binding Site Optilite analysers
5. Werfen QL3000 and DS2 analysers
6. Euroimmun Euro Blot One analyser

Interviews will be held face to face at Heartlands Hospital Birmingham.

Main duties of the job

The laboratory operates an extended service with an expectation to support departmental shift systems as required, after training - including weekends & public holidays.

Shifts include Early (08:00-16:00), Day (09:00-17:00) and Mid (12:00-20:00). The hours worked are led by the demands of the service and may be amended as required.

The candidate will be expected to have a good understanding of areas within Immunology, working in different sections on a rotational basis maintaining skills & competency. We are looking for people who work well in a team & are excellent communicators.

The post holder will be responsible for performing tasks to meet the needs of the lab service. This could include a range of technical, scientific, professional & clinical duties to achieve the objectives of efficient & effective patient care, ensuring that the needs of the laboratory are met to deliver a quality clinical service including but not limited to:

1. To safely handle, use & dispose of biological samples including blood, urine, faeces, CSF & semen, body tissues & other body fluids/samples and hazardous &/or radioactive chemicals.
2. Undertake maintenance on a wide range of specialised lab instruments & equipment prior to them being used for patient investigations.
3. Maintain compliance with good laboratory practice, quality assurance procedures in accordance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards.
4. Technically validate, interpret & report results within the agreed turnaround times.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

• Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can.
• Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted: 07 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 304-9005679

Job locations: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
• State registration with Health Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in clinical laboratories.
• Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.

Additional Criteria Essential

• Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aide.
• Perform in a team.
• Manual dexterity to undertake automated, manual and specialised techniques.
• Good and accurate IT input and MS office skills.
• Effective communication skills both written and oral.
• Demonstrate logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action.
• Honesty.
• Reliability.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• Self-motivated.
• Positive attitude.
• Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS

Employer's website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm