Job Overview

Position: Post Registration Biomedical Scientist (Immunology)
Band: Band 5 (£32,073 to £39,043 per year)
Location: Heartlands Hospital (Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS) / Cross-site working across University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) Trust sites as required. (Note: Face-to-face interviews will be held at Heartlands Hospital).
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working (Extended service shift patterns including Early: 08:00–16:00, Day: 09:00–17:00, Mid: 12:00–20:00, weekends, public holidays, and out-of-hours periods).
Closing Date: 5th August 2026
Reference Number: 304-9017083

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Band 5 Post Registration Biomedical Scientist with a background in Immunology.

Join a UKAS-accredited centre of pathology excellence operating state-of-the-art facilities across four major hospital sites. You will work within a specialized Immunology team utilizing cutting-edge equipment (such as Thermofisher Phadia Immunocap 250, Sebia Hydrasys, Beckman Flow Cytometers, and Binding Site Optilite analysers) while receiving robust support for your ongoing professional development and post-registration specialist portfolio progression.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Sample Handling & Processing: Safely handle, use, and dispose of biological samples (blood, urine, faeces, CSF, semen, and body fluids) as well as hazardous chemicals.
Technical Validation & Reporting: Perform instrument maintenance, technically validate, interpret, and report results within agreed turnaround times in compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 quality standards.
Rotational Working: Rotate through different sections of the Immunology department, maintaining core competencies and supporting extended service rotas, weekends, public holidays, and out-of-hours commitments.
Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication, resilience, and adaptability.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Current state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with HCPC guidelines.

Experience (Essential)

Previous experience of working in clinical laboratories.
Familiarity with laboratory techniques, automation, and aspects of Immunology.

Benefits & Additional Information

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).
Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven workplace culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
Checks & Sponsorship: Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where applicable, and active UK professional registration. Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome.