Trainee Biomedical Scientist | The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates for Trainee Biomedical Scientist roles within Blood Sciences. Successful candidates will complete the Institute of Biomedical Sciences Certificate of Competence registration portfolio and will be eligible for HCPC registration at that point. Once trained, they will be an integral part of the 24/7 service, providing urgent diagnostic support to the Trust.

The Blood Sciences Department is part of the Integrated Laboratory Medicine Directorate and is based at both the Freeman Hospital and Royal Victoria Infirmary. Blood Sciences plays a pivotal role in the provision of 10 million diagnostic tests per year, which are essential for the delivery of high quality clinical care within all Directorates of the Trust and in Primary Care. The Department holds full UKAS accreditation and offers one of the largest ranges of specialties within the country. The Department also acts as a regional and national reference laboratory.

• Interview date: 22 May 2024


• 37 hours 30 minutes/week


• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.


Key tasks will involve the processing, analysis and reporting of blood and other biological samples using state of the art laboratory equipment. It is essential that applicants will be able to take a full part in the out of hours shift system following an extensive training programme. Movement between the two hospital sites is also a possibility.

Applications for a Trainee Biomedical Scientist position will be considered from candidates with an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited Biomedical Sciences degree. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake a period of on the job training whilst completing an IBMS Certificate of Competence portfolio. Typically this will take 9-12 months to achieve and will enable application for HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist. During this period the trainee will be placed on Annex 21 at 75% of Band 5 for a 9-12 months.

The laboratory is progressive and well equipped and is accredited for training, with participation in CPD being actively encouraged. The Blood Sciences Department has a strong track record of staff development and career progression, including progression to Specialist Biomedical Scientist positions upon completion of the IBMS Specialist Diploma. The successful applicant will be fully supported throughout their training and beyond to grow professionally and pursue a rewarding career at Newcastle Hospitals.

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Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.


• The Department of Blood Sciences is made up of several sections and the post holder will normally rotate between them and participate as part of a team, in providing Blood Sciences laboratory support to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners and other legitimate users of the service.


• The post holder will act as a registered Biomedical Scientist without direct supervision under the guidance of a Biomedical Scientist Team Leader. At other times the post holder will perform tasks without supervision and will evaluate situations and seek advice from senior members of staff if deemed appropriate.


As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.