BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Undergraduate Placement Student
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £29,613.00 i £30,266.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £29613.00 - £30266.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Colindale, London, NW9 5WQ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | K9919-26-0076 |
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Essential role criteria: Registered on an IBMS-accredited BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) degree Currently in second year of study Has an interest in microbiology Has an interest in a career as a biomedical scientist Desirable role: Has awareness of the duties of a biomedical scientist Has awareness of the role of the HCPC Has an understanding of the work carried out at UKHSA, Colindale Experienced in using equipment commonly found in a microbiology laboratory Good standard of written communication Ability to work effectively as part of a team An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Able to follow instructions written and oral Good time keeping Able to deal with problems in a calm and efficient manner Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public Selection criteria This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours, strengths, experience and technical skills. Stage 1: Application & Sift You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed essential criteria, and this will be in the form of: an application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 750 word supporting statement This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 750 words. We will not consider any words over 750 words. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Registered on an IBMS-accredited BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) degree Currently in second year of study Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Technical Assessment You will complete an online assessment designed to evaluate your understanding of microbiology techniques and relevant professional bodies. The assessment will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Technical assessments will be held week commencing 6th April 2026. Please note these dates are subject to change. If you pass this assessment, you will proceed to the final interview. Feedback will be provided at this stage. Stage 3: Interview You will be invited to a face to face interview in Colindale. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Behaviours, strengths, experience and technical skills will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Developing Self and Others (Lead behaviour) Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Working Together Interviews will be held week commencing 27th April, 2026. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is lab based at UKHSA Colindale, NW9 5EQ. Please note that hybrid working is not available with this role. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter Terrorism Check clearance. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance.UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.