The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Advanced Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

The Biochemistry Department is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Band 7 Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join the team responsible for the day-to-day management and analytical quality of the Blood Sciences Laboratories at Dewsbury & District Hospital and Pinderfields Hospital within the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (MYTT).

The successful candidate will take on the role of departmental Training Officer, with responsibility for key aspects of the automated chemistry sections, including sweat testing collection and analysis. They will also provide senior support to the service in the absence of other Advanced Biomedical Scientists. A strong focus of the role will be the training, development, and ongoing professional growth of staff within the department.

Biochemistry services currently operate under a managed service contract, with equipment supplied by Advanced Instruments, Helena Biosciences, Roche Diagnostics, Sherwood Scientific, and Tosoh Bioscience. A new managed service contract is being introduced across the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts, with phased installation of new equipment at MYTT planned throughout 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the Biochemistry Department and contributing to continuous service improvement. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified and experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientists looking to progress their careers.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that all work in the section is carried out to high technical, scientific and professional standards. (e.g. Departmental Standard Operating Procedures, Trust and National Policies).
To carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work, including that of a specialist nature, within the section/department, as required by the Chief Biomedical Scientist.
To carry out testing on a range of bodily fluids and tissues many of which may be highly infectious and extremely unpleasant.
Dealing with the spillage of noxious and toxic chemicals and bodily fluids.
The direct communication of urgent results to clinicians and other staff as required.
IQC monitoring
To maintain expertise in the Biochemistry Department by continuous professional development.
To work independently as required, either as part of the out of hours service provision or during the normal working day.
To attempt to solve analytical and technical problems encountered while working independently or identified by more junior staff.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001002

Job locations

Trust-wide

Wakefield

west yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

MSc or equivalent level of experience
Final Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent (In appropriate subject). A degree acceptable to HPC followed by State Registration.
Current State Registration by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Plus Specialist portfolio in relevant Clinical Biochemistry.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Post state registration and evidence of continuing professional development. Experience in all aspects of work pertaining to running the Clinical Biochemistry department.
Ability to develop and write policies and procedures (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures), relating to specialty section.
Evidence of a good understanding of the use and interpretation of quality control

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

MSc or equivalent level of experience
Final Examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent (In appropriate subject). A degree acceptable to HPC followed by State Registration.
Current State Registration by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Plus Specialist portfolio in relevant Clinical Biochemistry.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Post state registration and evidence of continuing professional development. Experience in all aspects of work pertaining to running the Clinical Biochemistry department.
Ability to develop and write policies and procedures (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures), relating to specialty section.
Evidence of a good understanding of the use and interpretation of quality control

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click apply now to view the full person specification (There is no obligation to submit an application)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click apply now to view the full person specification (There is no obligation to submit an application)

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.