# Trainee/Biomedical Scientist Clinical Biochemistry > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/traineebiomedical-scientist-clinical-biochemistry/41e9b454-442b-4392-aa36-a50975e251eb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/traineebiomedical-scientist-clinical-biochemistry/41e9b454-442b-4392-aa36-a50975e251eb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** York - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Speciality:** Pathology - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in full shift rota (This includes Night shift and weekend working)) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-20T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-06T08:00:57.201Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/North_Yorkshire/Hull/York_Scarborough_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Blood_Sciences/Blood_Sciences-v8056928 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8056928?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee/Band 5/ Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Biochemistry Department at Hull which is part of the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service. You will join a dedicated team delivering an efficient, high-quality diagnostic service. The role involves participation in  scientific work for the investigation of pathological disease within a busy Clinical Biochemistry laboratory. The Biochemistry department is fully equipped with a Beckman Coulter Automated Track, AU5800 series chemistry analysers, and DXI and Roche Immunoassay analysers . The department also has a range of specialist equipment, which includes: Two mass Spectrometers, ICP-MS and HM-JACKarc. You will rotate through all sections of the laboratory and  you will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system The laboratory is UKAS accredited  and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a busy department dedicated to providing a high quality, patient centered service. Applicants who have successfully completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be employed on the appropriate AfC Band 6 rate if successful. Trainee BMS will be appointed at band 5 annex 21 ### Main duties of the job - To carry out the analysis of patient samples providing a range of diagnostic methods - To ensure the quality and timeliness of results by use of internal quality controls (IQC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy. - To ensure that specialist equipment within the area of work is functioning efficiently through good housekeeping, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. - To perform technical validation of patient results. - To communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users regarding patient results and service updates. - To undertake shift work including evening, weekend and night work. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: \[email protected\]. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee/Band 5/ Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Biochemistry Department at Hull which is part of the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service. You will join a dedicated team delivering an efficient, high-quality diagnostic service. The role involves participation in scientific work for the investigation of pathological disease within a busy Clinical Biochemistry laboratory. The Biochemistry department is fully equipped with a Beckman Coulter Automated Track, AU5800 series chemistry analysers, and DXI and Roche Immunoassay analysers . The department also has a range of specialist equipment, which includes: Two mass Spectrometers, ICP-MS and HM-JACKarc. You will rotate through all sections of the laboratory and you will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system The laboratory is UKAS accredited and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a busy department dedicated to providing a high quality, patient centered service. Applicants who have successfully completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be employed on the appropriate AfC Band 6 rate if successful. Trainee BMS will be appointed at band 5 annex 21 ## Job Description To carry out the analysis of patient samples providing a range of diagnostic methods To ensure the quality and timeliness of results by use of internal quality controls (IQC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy. To ensure that specialist equipment within the area of work is functioning efficiently through good housekeeping, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. To perform technical validation of patient results. To communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users regarding patient results and service updates. To undertake shift work including evening, weekend and night work. ## Responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: \[email protected\]. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Two years experience of working in a Blood Science Department **Desirable** - Experience in a Blood Science laboratory offering a similar test repertoire - Experience working in a NHS Biochemistry department ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course (or alternative IBMS-approved qualification) **Desirable** - Registration with the HCPC ## Documents - [bms band 5 jd (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10360113) - [bms band 6 jd (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10360114) - [bms trainee jd (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10360115) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 798.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=927) - [relocation offer information (pdf, 134.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2746) - [trust strategy 2025-2030 towards excellence (pdf, 4.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=925) - [recruitment guide to reasonable adjustments (pdf, 112.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10346855) ## 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.