# Senior Biomedical Scientist - Peterborough > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist-peterborough/b5d54e2f-59b0-44b5-be82-3cb57c2b4223 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist-peterborough/b5d54e2f-59b0-44b5-be82-3cb57c2b4223.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Peterborough - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **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. - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Post may require participation in the departments 24/7 shift pattern.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T12:06:05.605Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridgeshire/North_West_Anglia_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Immunology/Immunology-v7814678 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7814678?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. Please note that interviews will be conducted on-site due to the practical nature of the assessments. Unfortunately, remote interviews cannot be accommodated. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities Please see attached job description for further details, including general management, technical/scientific requirements, IT, staff management, financial, etc. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Sound knowledge of Immunology practise underpinned by theoretical and practical experience - Competence and problem solving in an automated environment - Awareness of current professional issues - Familiarity with ISO15189 systems and standards - Broad understanding of Quality Control, good Quality Management and Audit knowledge (Including CAPA/DATIX Investigations) - Good practical knowledge of health and safety issues including COSHH, fire regulations and risk assessments. **Desirable** - Experience of leading a laboratory section - Experience of staff management - Knowledge of Winpath LIMS system - Experience within an HCPC registered NHS training laboratory ### Key Skills **Essential** - Ability to organise and manage own and others work/time management, coordinate work flow and determine staff rotas. - Able to represent the department at internal meetings - Ability to assess and take appropriate action in urgent situations - Competent in a broad range of Immunology practical techniques - Competent in the interpretation and technical validation of results - Technical problem solving e.g. equipment failure, quality control failure - Good verbal and written communication skills in English - Able to master complex facts, reach appropriate conclusions and formulate required/relevant responses - Able to comply with policies and procedures within the constraints set by the laboratory, Trust and other regulating and professional bodies. - Literate in laboratory computerisation and PC office applications - Self-motivated and able to work within a team culture **Desirable** - Experience with ImmunoCAP 250's, Optilite, Quantalyser 3000, Dynex DS2, Capillarys 3 Octa. ### Qualifications **Essential** - HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist - IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Immunology ) / MSc in Biomedical Sciences / FIBMS status - Evidence of on-going CPD - Specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry and/or Immunology **Desirable** - Any other relevant qualification such as Training certificate, leadership and management etc. ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 576.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2886) - [living our values (pdf, 260.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1865) - [we are team nwangliaft (pdf, 8.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2745) - [band 7 job description (pdf, 488.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10166050) - [information for candidates (pdf, 5.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2788) - [band 7 person specification (pdf, 424.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10166051) ## 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.