Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS approved) or equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science or equivalent professional body.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Experience

Essential

• Relevant laboratory experience

Desirable

• Clinical NHS laboratory experience
• NHS Hospital experience
• Familiar with instrumentation used in the department, or similar.

Knowldege

Essential

• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Biomedical procedures gained through BSc or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance and Laboratory accreditation.
• Sound understanding of Health and Safety.

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients.
• Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to pay meticulous attention to detail and maintain accuracy.

Desirable

• Able to adapt and develop new ideas to improve the service.

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: 15 October 2026