Senior Biomedical Scientist | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hull, HU3 2JZ |
| Company: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7803289/419-7803289-BS-SH |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our Clinical Biochemistry Team at Hull Royal Infirmary.
This role sits within the Specialist Section and offers the opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded and technically advanced service. Working collaboratively with the Chief Biomedical Scientist and the senior team, you will play a key role in the development, delivery and continuous improvement of the specialist biochemistry service.
The department provides a broad repertoire of specialist testing and is equipped with a range of analytical platforms, which includes two Mass Spectrometers, ICP-MS and HPLC.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and highly motivated individual who thrives in a challenging and dynamic environment.
Applicants must be HCPC registered, and have a MSc or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, and be able to demonstrate in-depth specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry.
Trust Information Pack
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Mar 2026
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