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Senior Biomedical Scientist - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Location
Peterborough, England
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Profession
Health science services
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
04 Jun 2026
Contract Type
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.
Posted Date
21 May 2026

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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.

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.

Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Senior Biomedical Scientist - Peterborough with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is 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.. The application deadline is 04 Jun 2026.

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