# Band 8 Health Science Services Jobs in the NHS

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 32
- **NHS employers:** 24
- **New vacancies this week:** 11
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 8 and Health Science Services.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 57,528 to GBP 108,814

## Role Summary

NHS health science posts include biomedical scientists, clinical scientists, medical laboratory assistants, healthcare science practitioners, and medical physicists. Most laboratory-based roles require HCPC registration and sit at Band 5 and above. Clinical scientist training typically runs through the competitive NHS Scientist Training Programme.

## Typical Responsibilities

- Quality assurance, EQA, and accreditation compliance (UKAS/ISO 15189)
- Method validation and troubleshooting analytical equipment
- Authorising and interpreting results with clinical context
- Supervising and training support staff and trainees
- Specimen management, sample integrity, and chain of custody
- On-call or out-of-hours cover for urgent diagnostics
- Audit, research, and development of new assays or pathways

## Typical Requirements

- HCPC registration (for biomedical scientist and clinical scientist roles)
- IBMS Certificate of Competence (for biomedical scientists)
- NHS Scientist Training Programme completion (for clinical scientists)
- Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline (haematology, microbiology, genetics, etc.)

## Employers Hiring

- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (3 jobs)
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (3 jobs)
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (2 jobs)
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (2 jobs)
- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- NHS Grampian (1 jobs)
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (1 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- London, London (8 jobs)
- Nottingham, Midlands (2 jobs)
- 317 01 Freeman Hospital, North East and Yorkshire (2 jobs)
- Raigmore Hospital, North of Scotland (1 jobs)
- Manchester, North West (1 jobs)
- Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, North of Scotland (1 jobs)
- Sutton, London (1 jobs)
- TOWER BLOCK, Belfast (1 jobs)
- Gartnavel General Hospital, West of Scotland (1 jobs)
- liverpool, North West (1 jobs)
- Southampton, South East (1 jobs)
- Cambridge, East of England (1 jobs)

## Grade Context

Band 8 covers four sub-bands (8a through 8d) ranging from experienced specialists and small team leads to heads of department and associate directors. Applications at this level need a clear track record of impact: service improvement, governance, budget management, or advanced clinical expertise. Salary guidance: £57,528 - £108,814.

## Grade Requirements

Professional registration and advanced qualifications

Extensive experience in specialist area

Proven leadership and management track record

Master's degree or equivalent (often required)

Strategic thinking and service development experience

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS Band 8 roles?

NHS Band 8 is divided into sub-bands under the 2026/27 pay scale: 8a (£57,528-£64,750), 8b (£66,582-£77,368), 8c (£79,504-£91,609), and 8d (£94,356-£108,814). The wide range reflects the span from experienced specialist to associate director level.

### What jobs are available at NHS Band 8?

Band 8 roles include matrons, consultant practitioners, service managers, heads of department, associate directors, and specialist leads. These are the most senior clinical and managerial positions.

### What is the difference between Band 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d?

Band 8a includes experienced specialists and small team leads. 8b covers larger team/service leads. 8c includes heads of department and senior specialists. 8d covers associate directors and most senior clinical roles.

### What jobs are available in NHS health science services?

NHS health science services includes biomedical scientists, clinical scientists, medical laboratory assistants, healthcare scientists, medical physicists, and laboratory managers across specialties like haematology, microbiology, and genetics.

### What qualifications do I need for NHS laboratory roles?

Laboratory roles require relevant science degrees. Biomedical scientists need HCPC registration and IBMS certification. Clinical scientists typically need postgraduate training via the NHS Scientist Training Programme.

### What is the salary range for NHS health science roles?

Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS health science salaries range from Band 4 (approximately £28,000-£31,000) for laboratory assistants to Band 8 (£58,000+) for consultant clinical scientists and heads of department.

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