The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Biomedical Scientist

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Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates for Trainee Biomedical Scientist roles within the Core Haematology and Core Biochemistry sections of Blood Sciences. Successful candidates will complete the Institute of Biomedical Sciences Certificate of Competence registration portfolio and will be eligible for HCPC registration at that point. Once trained, they will be an integral part of the 24/7 service, providing urgent diagnostic support to the Trust.

Blood Sciences plays a pivotal role in the provision of 11 million diagnostic tests per year which are essential for the delivery of high quality clinical care within all Directorates of the Trust and in Primary Care. The Department also acts as a regional and national reference laboratory.

The Blood Sciences Department is UKAS accredited and is housed at both Freeman Hospital and Royal Victoria Infirmary. Successful candidate swill be expected to work at either site. The laboratory is progressive, well equipped and is accredited for training

Interview date: 28 April2025
37 hours 30 minutes/week
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Main duties of the job

Key tasks will involve the processing, analysis and reporting of blood and other biological samples using state of the art laboratory equipment.

Applications for a Trainee Biomedical Scientist position will be considered from candidates with an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited Biomedical Sciences degree, or those who will complete an accredited degree or top ups this year.

Successful candidates will be expected to undertake a period of on the job training whilst completing an IBMS Certificate of Competence portfolio. Typically this will take 9-12 months to achieve and will enable application for HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist. During this period the trainee will be placed on Annex 21 at 75% of Band 5 for a 9-12 months.

The laboratory is progressive and well equipped and is accredited for training, with participation in CPD being actively encouraged. The Blood Sciences Department has a strong track record of staff development and career progression, including progression to Specialist Biomedical Scientist positions upon completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma or IBMS Diploma of Specialist Practice. The successful applicant will be fully supported throughout their training and beyond to grow professionally and pursue a rewarding career at Newcastle Hospitals.

About us

Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

o Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

317-2025-12-16-DR

Job locations

317 Trustwide

NE7 7DN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once qualified, the post holder will act as a registered Biomedical Scientist without direct supervision under the guidance of a Biomedical Scientist Team Leader. At other times the post holder will perform tasks without supervision and will evaluate situations and seek advice from senior members of staff if deemed appropriate.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once qualified, the post holder will act as a registered Biomedical Scientist without direct supervision under the guidance of a Biomedical Scientist Team Leader. At other times the post holder will perform tasks without supervision and will evaluate situations and seek advice from senior members of staff if deemed appropriate.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

Knowledge of basic IT

SKILLS

Desirable

Keyboard skills

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Experience working in a Blood Sciences discipline(s)

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification
Health & Care Professions Council registration as a Biomedical Scientist (or commencing pathway to becoming State Registered)

Desirable

Undertaking postgraduate qualification

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

Knowledge of basic IT

SKILLS

Desirable

Keyboard skills

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Experience working in a Blood Sciences discipline(s)

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification
Health & Care Professions Council registration as a Biomedical Scientist (or commencing pathway to becoming State Registered)

Desirable

Undertaking postgraduate qualification

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).

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