Bank Biomedical Scientist (8 months)
The closing date is 02 March 2026
Job summary
The Immunology Department, Berkshire Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS), has a full-time BANK Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) vacancy for 8 months.
We are a busy diagnostic department based at St Peter's Hospital which currently handles over 300,000 samples per year including many from referral hospitals. The laboratory hours are 7am - 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday, you would be required to work 37.5 hours a week covering these hours on a rotational basis.
Your main role would be to be part of the team verifying 3 new Phadia analysers; Phadia 2500EE, Phadia100 and Phadia250. Experience in any of these analysers would be advantageous. You may be trained in other areas of the laboratory, namely flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, ELISA, protein electrophoresis, according to service need and experience.
Applicants must be HCPC state registered .
Main duties of the job
You would work primarily on the Phadia 2500EE, 1000 and 250 but may participate in rotation with other staff in all sections of the laboratory, namely autoimmune serology, allergy, protein electrophoresis and cellular.
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to work unsupervised, a knowledge of laboratory based computers, audits, SOPs, ISO standards, quality; you must also be able to demonstrate good technical proficiency and current evidence of CPD.
Essential qualities we require are an ability to work within a team, and good communication skills. You must demonstrate that you are able to work under pressure, work within a team and meet deadlines, be flexible and adaptable and show that you are motivated and willing to develop your knowledge and skills.
About us
The Immunology Department, Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) are a busy diagnostic service, handling over 300,000 samples a year at our laboratory based on the St Peter's Hospital site in Chertsey.
Berkshire Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) is a successful and progressive merged pathology network which is a contractual joint venture between Ashford & St Peter's, Frimley Health, Royal Berkshire, Royal Surrey County Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and East Surrey Hospitals Trust. It provides services to NHS Acute Trusts, CCGs, academic centres and the private healthcare sector undertaking approximately 20 million tests per year serving a population of 2 million with a workforce of 670 staff.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience pa inc. HCAS
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
323-HS1894-DB
Job locations
St Peter's Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer details
Employer name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Peter's Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer's website
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