# Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Andrology Band 6 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist-andrology-band-6/0c050dc5-044d-493c-bc74-ef12cf65504e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist-andrology-band-6/0c050dc5-044d-493c-bc74-ef12cf65504e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Queen Elizabeth Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-21T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-07T15:08:12.398Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Gateshead/Gateshead_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cervical_Screening/Cervical_Screening-v8322463 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8322463?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate complex information to clinicians, staff and others - Ability to supervise and train others. Able to use equipment and resources appropriately and cost effectively. - Excellent hand-eye coordination and accuracy. - Ability to use laboratory equipment and resources effectively. **Desirable** - Comprehension of the significance of clinical governance, clinical audit and achieving quality targets. - Delegation skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Specialist cervical screening knowledge to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent. - Laboratory Health and Safety - Good understanding of the importance of Internal Quality Control, External Quality Assurance Schemes - Knowledge of the HFEA and it’s Code of Practice and how this relates to a diagnostic andrology laboratory **Desirable** - Knowledge of Clinical Pathology Accreditation Inspections, Quality Management Systems and Audit - Statistical Analysis ### Experience **Essential** - Three years post-registration specialist training. - Current Specialist Biomedical Scientist experience in Andrology laboratory practice. - Competent and experienced in performing semen analysis to WHO Laboratory Manual for Examination and Processing of Human Semen 6th edition guidelines. **Desirable** - Experience of a range of laboratory techniques. Experience in discipline specific processes. ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Registration Portfolio or equivalent or working towards - HCPC Professional Registration **Desirable** - IBMS Andrology Specialist Portfolio - ABA or ARCS Competency Portfolio - Postgraduate Diploma. - Working towards MSc or equivalent. ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Composed and professional disposition. - Team-member - Support peoples equality, diversity and human rights. - Ability to adapt quickly and efficiently **Desirable** - Demonstrated personal development - Team leading/management skills ### Special Requirements **Essential** - Computer literate – capable of utilising complex proprietary information systems and generic software - Flexibility in working pattern in line with changing service requirements **Desirable** - European Computer Driving Licence - Driving licence ## Documents - [andrology b6 - jd (pdf, 563.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10646880) ## 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.