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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Senior Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 10 November 2026

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join the Senior Biomedical Scientist team within York Microbiology.

The post holder must possess a thorough understanding of the technologies and methodologies relevant to Microbiology and demonstrate effective leadership and management capabilities, while working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

The successful applicant will be expected to work full time and participate in the on call, early/late shift, weekend and Bank Holiday roster.

Interviews for this post will be held face to face with no remote option available.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work within the existing Senior Biomedical Scientist team, supporting and deputising for the Chief Biomedical Scientists and the Head BMS.

The role will include, but is not exclusive to:

o Working collaboratively between work areas and networked laboratories.

o Providing effective leadership and management.

o Involvement in, and responsibility for, line management and HR processes to support the department.

o Providing operational support within the laboratory, as well as leading Microbiology bench sections and teams within the department

o Participating in the out of hours services including on-call shifts, early/late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

o Supporting compliance with the QMS and organising the laboratory to ensure all daily tasks are successfully completed.

o Ensure oversight of external quality assurance for laboratory sections.

About us

Trust Information Pack:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-8361798-SBS-SH

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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 Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job 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 Britains 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

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registration with the HCPC.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in related discipline or equivalent
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course (or alternative qualification) approved by the HCPC for registration.
• MSc or equivalent in related discipline

Desirable

• Any relevant further qualifications, e.g. management qualifications

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience at a BMS grade

Desirable

• Experience in a Microbiology laboratory offering a similar test repertoire
• Supervisory / teaching experience
• Specialist experience in a particular area

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to foster good working relationships
• Ability to organise self and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• Training experience
• Leadership skills

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Willing to provide cover in times of operational difficulty, with reasonable notice
• Leadership qualities

Desirable

• Ability to motivate colleagues and self

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registration with the HCPC.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in related discipline or equivalent
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course (or alternative qualification) approved by the HCPC for registration.
• MSc or equivalent in related discipline

Desirable

• Any relevant further qualifications, e.g. management qualifications

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience at a BMS grade

Desirable

• Experience in a Microbiology laboratory offering a similar test repertoire
• Supervisory / teaching experience
• Specialist experience in a particular area

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to foster good working relationships
• Ability to organise self and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• Training experience
• Leadership skills

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Willing to provide cover in times of operational difficulty, with reasonable notice
• Leadership qualities

Desirable

• Ability to motivate colleagues and self

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cheif BMS

Natalie Fettes

[email protected]

01904725721

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-8361798-SBS-SH

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

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