Specialist Biomedical Scientist
| Posting date: | 18 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39959.00 - £48117.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-26-0259 |
Summary
Why you should join our Team Leeds Pathology Services are based across three hospital sites at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: The Leeds General Infirmary, Chapel Allerton and St James’ University Hospital. Pathology CSU vision statement: “The Pathology CSU will be a leading service of excellence, responsive to patients’ needs, providing an environment for our valued teams that promotes innovation and engagement” We passionately believe in offering a world class service through our team of more than 740 dedicated professionals. What you will bring to the role To undertake specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. Blood component issues, using both automated technologies and manual techniques. Blood grouping, antibody screening and identification, direct antiglobulin testing, crossmatching and issuing of components. Under direction of the team lead, will co-ordinate effective workflow management with prioritisation of samples received within specialist area. Use of LIMS to enter, manage, retrieve, interpret, validate and authorise complex patient information and results. To participate in equipment testing, validation and adaptation as a function of service development. To operate, maintain highly complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently. Use specialist expertise for complex trouble shooting and resolution of technical equipment failure and analytical processes. This job requires a high degree of dexterity and precision when manipulating small tools such as pipettes, handling very small volumes of clinical material Assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables, The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of a group of staff and the supervision of qualified staff or students. To plan and prioritise the designated workload within a laboratory section and assist in the organization of tasks undertaken by other scientists and support workers. To demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate and complete. To take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work. Actively supports and encourages individual and team development. To be involved in the production of laboratory documentation such as SOPs, risk assessments and training records. Supports a robust programme of training and competency assessment within the area of specialist responsibility, ensuring that procedures are only undertaken by staff with the requisite knowledge and skills at all times. Participate actively in departmental internal and external quality assurance schemes. Support appropriate clinical trials involving the laboratory. Contributes to QMS compliance/alignment in specialist area. To maintain registered status as a biomedical scientist with the Health Care Professions Council. Participate in the maintenance of a safe working environment.. To gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes including CPD. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Leeds Teaching Hospitals – Our Trust: We are committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. Central to it all is The Leeds Way – our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. The Leeds Way values are: Patient centred, Fair Collaborative, Accountable, Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.