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Job overview
Post: Specialist Healthcare Scientist (Permanent contract)
Department: Immunology (Specialist Blood Sciences) LRI.
Hours: Full Time (37.5 per week)
Salary: Band 6
Base: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Main duties of the job
We are pleased to be offering an exciting opportunity for a full time Specialist Biomedical Scientist or clinical scientist to join our Immunology team based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Our regional ISO 15189:2022 accredited Immunology department provides a unique opportunity to experience a comprehensive repertoire of Immunology investigations of routine and specialist immunology assays for the diagnosis and management of autoimmunity, allergy, immunodeficiency and haematological malignancy.
The successful candidate must have extensive Immunology experience along with specialist scientific and technical knowledge of immunological techniques, be a highly self motivated individual able to organise and prioritise work with good communication and time management skills, gained working in an UK NHS Immunology Laboratory. HCPC registration is required along with completion, or near completion of the post registration IBMS Specialist Immunology portfolio or equivalent for Biomedical scientists and a within 3 months completion of an Immunology STP for clinical scientists. Eligible candidates who do not yet have their HCPC registration may be considered under annex 21 conditions, evidence of completed training and a SMART action plan for the remaining training will be required at interview.
Operational hours: Monday to Friday 7.30 - 8. Participation in an On Call weekend rota, Saturday working and Bank holiday working required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Carry out all laboratory analyses associated with the post, including reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation.
- Undertake specialised analytical work in designated areas of the department.
- Participate in the department’s rosters as required.
- Undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action.
- Take delegated responsibility for the quality control, operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets National External Quality Assurance and Accreditation standards.
- Assist with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
- Give appropriate advice to colleagues and or clinicians regarding the appropriateness of samples or assays.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Conscientious, Meticulous
- Demonstrates ability to organise their own work effectively.
- Keyboard skills and computer literacy.
- Able to demonstrate competency in appropriate Pathology laboratory techniques.
- Diagnostic laboratory experience of at least Minimum 12 months post State Registration experience for BMS’s or completion of the 3 years clinical scientist training program in Immunology.
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of advanced techniques
- Demonstrates a good knowledge of instrumentation.
- Shows and awareness of method development and new technologies
Physical Skills
Essential
- Requires highly developed physical skills including accurate eye to hand coordination.
- Able to maintain Prolonged concentration for specific tasks e.g. microscopy
Training and qualifications
Essential
- State Registered BMS AND (HCPC); has completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Immunology) or equivalent; knowledge of specialist discipline to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent acquired via short courses and ongoing specialist training OR HCPC registered Clinical Scientist in Immunology OR within 3 months of completing the STP programme
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and training.
Desirable
- HCPC approved degree for HCPC registration as a BMS or clinical scientist
- Demonstrates a knowledge of instrumentation.
- Shows and awareness of method development and new technologies
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Able to make judgements regarding complex facts or situations that require analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options. e.g., judgements regarding anomalous results, QA assessments and technical failures
Desirable
- Experience of troubleshooting appropriate laboratory instrumentation
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to plan own work activities and those of supervised staff
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills Able to communicate concisely, effectively, and clearly
Desirable
- Demonstrates a range of IT skills
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- • Able to participate in out of hours roster and/or other flexible working arrangements
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
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This advert is for Specialist Healthcare Scientist with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jul 2026.
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