# Registered Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-biomedical-scientist/db924a65-07fb-489d-a078-bffb33d44bac - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-biomedical-scientist/db924a65-07fb-489d-a078-bffb33d44bac.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Stoke University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24 hour shift pattern) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-20T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-06T09:55:50.773Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Stoke_on_Trent/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Virology/Virology-v8318556 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8318556?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 Band 5/6 Virology: Department of Infection Science Permanent ### 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 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 Virology department is equipped with Roche Cobas e801, Diasorin Liaison XL, Biomerieux Vidas, Roche Cobas 8800, Cepheid GeneXpert, and Biomerieux Filmarray, among others . 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 virology experience preferably in an NHS Lab and be HCPC registered. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our team based at Royal Stoke University Hospital. You must be a strong team player who can effectively contribute to the on-going delivery and development of the service. Please note the post holder will be required to participate in a shift rota, following a suitable period of training. Working days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays which is an integral part of this post. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent - Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) **Desirable** - Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Diploma in Virology or equivalent ### Personal qualities **Essential** - Acts to support and enable effective teamwork - Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality - Ability to concentrate for long periods - Prepared to work flexibly, including participation in a 7 day, 24 hour shift pattern - Understands the importance of confidentiality and data quality ### Knowledge, skills & experience **Essential** - Previous experience of working in a Virology Laboratory environment - Demonstrate broad knowledge of virology techniques - Familiarity with IT systems in Pathology - Experience of working in a team and alone - Experience of working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); contributing to their review and implementation - Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines. ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 704.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10663915) - [policy ex-offenders (pdf, 36.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1001) - [speaking up policy (pdf, 523.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2142) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1004) - [family relocation information (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1118) - [infection control statement (pdf, 107.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1003) - [recruitment reasonable adjustments (pdf, 122.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2872) - [statement handling – updated from policy (pdf, 33.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1000) - [policy - managing risks associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3080) - [policy - protection of adults from abuse and neglect who have care and support needs (pdf, 3.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3079) ## 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.