Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to communicate complex information to clinicians, staff and others
- Skills
Ability to supervise and train others. Able to use equipment and resources appropriately and cost effectively.
- Skills
Excellent hand-eye coordination and accuracy.
- Skills
Ability to use laboratory equipment and resources effectively.
- Knowledge
Specialist cervical screening knowledge to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.
- Knowledge
Laboratory Health and Safety
- Knowledge
Good understanding of the importance of Internal Quality Control, External Quality Assurance Schemes
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the HFEA and it’s Code of Practice and how this relates to a diagnostic andrology laboratory
- Experience
Three years post-registration specialist training.
- Experience
Current Specialist Biomedical Scientist experience in Andrology laboratory practice.
- Experience
Competent and experienced in performing semen analysis to WHO Laboratory Manual for Examination and Processing of Human Semen 6th edition guidelines.
- Qualifications
BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Registration Portfolio or equivalent or working towards
- Qualifications
HCPC Professional Registration
- Personal Attributes
Composed and professional disposition.
- Personal Attributes
Team-member
- Personal Attributes
Support peoples equality, diversity and human rights.
- Personal Attributes
Ability to adapt quickly and efficiently
- Special Requirements
Computer literate – capable of utilising complex proprietary information systems and generic software
- Special Requirements
Flexibility in working pattern in line with changing service requirements
Desirable
13 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Comprehension of the significance of clinical governance, clinical audit and achieving quality targets.
- Skills
Delegation skills
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Clinical Pathology Accreditation Inspections, Quality Management Systems and Audit
- Knowledge
Statistical Analysis
- Experience
Experience of a range of laboratory techniques. Experience in discipline specific processes.
- Qualifications
IBMS Andrology Specialist Portfolio
- Qualifications
ABA or ARCS Competency Portfolio
- Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma.
- Qualifications
Working towards MSc or equivalent.
- Personal Attributes
Demonstrated personal development
- Personal Attributes
Team leading/management skills
- Special Requirements
European Computer Driving Licence
- Special Requirements
Driving licence
Job overview
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust provide UKAS accredited Andrology services across the South of Tyne and Wear area. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist either Band 5 or 6 depending on qualifications and experience to support the Andrology Department within the NEY Cervical Screening Department.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates with experienced in performing semen analysis to WHO Laboratory Manual for Examination and Processing of Human Semen 6th edition guidelines.
Main duties of the job
As part of the team the post holder will have developed knowledge, experience and competency in specialised Andrology techniques and must have Health Professions Council (HPC) State Registration. Registration enables the post-holder to work unsupervised.
A primary role of the post is performing and reporting semen analyses for fertility investigations and post vasectomy testing. You will authorise semen analysis reports and ensure timely distribution of these reports to local GPS, hospital clinics and other local healthcare providers. You will also provide specialist advice to clinical users of the service regarding test requirements, appropriateness and expected turnaround times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description
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.
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This advert is for Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Andrology Band 6 with Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust in Gateshead, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £48,117 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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