Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• A Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent accredited by the IBMS.
• HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of biomedical procedures.

Desirable

• Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory
• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Risk Assessment.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpretation and analytical skills.
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills – can work as part of a team or independently.
• Able to prioritise own workload to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
• High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strives for excellence.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands.
• Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken.
• Awareness of self and impact on others.

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).

Closing Date: 07 May 2026