Specialist Biomedical Scientist
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0124 |
Summary
1. To process biological samples including blood, urine, faeces cerebral spinal fluid and other tissues, taking personal responsibility for the quality and authorisation of the results, which are used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease. 2. To possess highly developed specialist scientific skills. 3. The post holder will demonstrate the high level of skill to perform complex manual, semi automated and automated analytical techniques as applicable, meeting turnaround times with prompt reporting of results used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. 4. The post holder will be required to provide complex information relating to test results, which may be sensitive in nature. 5. As a state registered Scientist with the Health Professions Council understand the pathology of disease in relationship to the results produced whilst being aware of their significance in the authorisation of patients results with reference to the normal ranges. 6. Will be aware of the clinical significance of results produced and using this knowledge to perform appropriate supplementary tests/investigations relevant to providing a complete report to requesting clinicians. 7. To plan and prioritise workload of Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Trainee BMS and support staff. 8. To perform urgent analyses, reporting results to requesting clinicians as appropriate. For further details please see attached JD&PS.