Post Registration Biomedical Scientist

Band 5 Post Registration Biomedical Scientist

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Recruitment

Job Overview

• Position: Post Registration Biomedical Scientist (Immunology)

• Band: Band 5 (£32,073 to £39,043 per year)

• Location: Heartlands Hospital (Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS) / Cross-site working across University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) Trust sites as required. (Note: Face-to-face interviews will be held at Heartlands Hospital).

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working (Extended service shift patterns including Early: 08:00–16:00, Day: 09:00–17:00, Mid: 12:00–20:00, weekends, public holidays, and out-of-hours periods).

• Closing Date: 5th August 2026

• Reference Number: 304-9017083

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Band 5 Post Registration Biomedical Scientist with a background in Immunology.

Join a UKAS-accredited centre of pathology excellence operating state-of-the-art facilities across four major hospital sites. You will work within a specialized Immunology team utilizing cutting-edge equipment (such as Thermofisher Phadia Immunocap 250, Sebia Hydrasys, Beckman Flow Cytometers, and Binding Site Optilite analysers) while receiving robust support for your ongoing professional development and post-registration specialist portfolio progression.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Sample Handling & Processing: Safely handle, use, and dispose of biological samples (blood, urine, faeces, CSF, semen, and body fluids) as well as hazardous chemicals.

• Technical Validation & Reporting: Perform instrument maintenance, technically validate, interpret, and report results within agreed turnaround times in compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 quality standards.

• Rotational Working: Rotate through different sections of the Immunology department, maintaining core competencies and supporting extended service rotas, weekends, public holidays, and out-of-hours commitments.

• Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication, resilience, and adaptability.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

• Current state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with HCPC guidelines.

Experience (Essential)

• Previous experience of working in clinical laboratories.

• Familiarity with laboratory techniques, automation, and aspects of Immunology.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).

• Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven workplace culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

• Checks & Sponsorship: Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where applicable, and active UK professional registration. Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome.