University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Biomedical Scientist ( Fixed term)

The closing date is 27 February 2026

Job summary

Fixed 12-month post, 32hours a week.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join University Hospitals Birmingham, one of the largest teaching hospitals in Birmingham with state-of-the-art facilities and employing over 20,000 colleagues across 4 sites( Queen Elizabeth Hospital,

Heartlands Hospital, Solihull Hospital and Good Hope Hospital).

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic HCPC registered Band 7 Specialist Biomedical Scientist with experience in Microbiology notably in Respiratory and Enteric Bacteriology and the candidate MUST possess an MSc degree.

This role is based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Microbiology department and sits within the Pathology department, providing a patient focused quality service that is committed to the trust values of being Kind, Connected and Bold.

As a Senior Biomedical Scientist the post holder is responsible for the day to day operation of a section within the department, performing a wide range of highly specialised and diagnostic techniques, to deliver a fit-for-purpose laboratory service. These tasks include; analysis, technical validation, interpretive decisions making and clinical reporting for effective patient management and quality of service. This requires the post holder to communicate with others including those of their grade, more senior staff, clinicians and service users. They will be expected to maintain competency and specialist knowledge for the work therein and must be able to train and motivate staff.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be expected to have a good understanding of areas within Microbiology notably in Respiratory and Enteric Bacteriology including Molecular Biology. They will be required to train and motivate staff. We are looking for people who work well within a team and have a patient focused attitude.

In providing a 24 hour, 7 day health service, there is requirement for ability to work extended day, working at weekends and on statutory and public holidays as necessary; and participation in overnight shift or on-call as applicable.

Main Duties

*To manage and organise the day-to-day operation within your sub-section, maintaining SOP'S and producing a competent workforce through Training and Competency.

*To safely handle, biological samples such as faeces, sputums, bronchial lavages, and washings. Be aware these samples can isolate ACDP hazard group 2 and 3 organisms.

*To maintain Quality Assurance procedures in accordance with the standards of UKAS ISO 15189:2022.

*Undertake technical validation of the results produced in laboratory investigations to ensure their accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory and quality protocols.

*To ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time and report to an Operational Manager any non-compliance.

*To be familiar with and ensure compliance to national, Trust and departmental Health and Safety policies e.g. risk assessments and COSHH assessments.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1098481

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma
* Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
* Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) guidelines

Desirable

* Attended formal management course
* Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally

Experience

Essential

* Evidence of continuing professional Development
* Discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration
* Experience in a specific laboratory discipline
* A specialised knowledge of: biomedical science theory and practice in the relevant field
* Troubleshooting in a specialised laboratory environment
* Quality control and assurance
* Practices laboratory health and safety
* Knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality management systems and relevant regulatory body accreditation standards.
* HCPC and IBMS professional standards,ethics and proficiencies.

Desirable

* Evidence of supervisory role or experience
* Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g.ISO 15189, MHRA)
* Evidence of HR and Personnel experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* State registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* MSc, Equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) OR Equivalent Level 7 Post Graduate Certification or Diploma
* Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
* Post registration specialty training in accordance with Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) guidelines

Desirable

* Attended formal management course
* Good awareness of current issues within Pathology locally and nationally

Experience

Essential

* Evidence of continuing professional Development
* Discipline specific proficiency for HCPC registration
* Experience in a specific laboratory discipline
* A specialised knowledge of: biomedical science theory and practice in the relevant field
* Troubleshooting in a specialised laboratory environment
* Quality control and assurance
* Practices laboratory health and safety
* Knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality management systems and relevant regulatory body accreditation standards.
* HCPC and IBMS professional standards,ethics and proficiencies.

Desirable

* Evidence of supervisory role or experience
* Understanding of accreditation within labs (e.g.ISO 15189, MHRA)
* Evidence of HR and Personnel experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)