# Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-scientist/1f3dc1ab-db85-4aae-aefb-930d6d32c5a4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-scientist/1f3dc1ab-db85-4aae-aefb-930d6d32c5a4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Carlisle - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pa (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 18 months (Commitment to weekend working on a rotational basis) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Following completion of training post holder will be required to weekend working commitment) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-10T10:31:59.835Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Carlisle/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Immunology/Immunology-v8032317 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8032317?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Band 5 Biomedical Scientist Virology/Immunology B Infection Sciences  Fixed Term 18 months 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  HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists or with HCPC pending (IBMS portfolio assessment completed). 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, Altona AltoSTAR, and ABI Prism 7500. We also perform some manual ELISA tests and 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 desirablel for the post. ### 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. ## Job Details Band 5 Biomedical Scientist Virology/Immunology B Infection Sciences Fixed Term 18 months 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. ## Job Description Applications are invited from HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists or with HCPC pending (IBMS portfolio assessment completed). 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, Altona AltoSTAR, and ABI Prism 7500. We also perform some manual ELISA tests and 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 desirablel for the post. ## 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 ### Knowledge **Essential** - 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) ### Experience **Essential** - All areas of chosen discipline. - Supervision and training. - Technical audit. ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc in biomedical science or equivalent. HCPC registration. - HCPC registration ( for qualified ) **Desirable** - Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Flexible approach to working unsocial hours including nights, weekends and public holidays. - Ability to travel independently between sites. ### Skills and Aptitude **Essential** - 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 ## Documents - [a-25-7429411 biomedical scientist (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319946) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.