Job summary Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual looking for a new challenge? Then look no further Come and join a well-established friendly team, working within a modern, well equipped, fully UKAS 15189 accredited regional immunology laboratory. You must be a HCPC registered biomedical scientist. Staff will be appointed to the band 5 pay scale, dependent on the criteria listed in the person specification. We may also consider applications from individuals who can demonstrate that they are close to completion of the pre-registration portfolio. We value our staff and fully support their professional development. We are an IBMS approved training laboratory. This post will be appointed to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, however candidates should be aware that Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is part of a pathology collaboration project.Four provider organisations in Lancashire and south Cumbria have committed to form a network and collaborate on pathology services, including Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. The intention is to form one pathology entity which will be is hosted by one of the existing provider organisations. Main duties of the job We are well equipped to provide an efficient high quality regional diagnostic service. Our equipment comprises of a Navios flow cytometer, DSII ELISA processors, Capillarys 2 Flex, Hydrasys 2 scan, Euroblot One, Bioplex, Helios slide processors, Phadia 2500, Phadia 1000, 2 x Phadia 250's and a BNII. Staff rotate within the immunology department throughout three sections; autoimmunity, flow cytometry and immunochemistry and allergy using the latest automation and learning highly skilled manual specialist skills.The post is full time 37.5 hours per week. About us We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients and staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people and do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills and enhance your career path. You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 438-PB2766 Job locations Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Fulwood Preston PR2 9HT Job description Job responsibilities Duties will include, but not be limited to: Performing work duties to the standards required as a HCPC biomedical scientist Undertaking the correct procedures for the handling of specimens, pre and post analysis Maintaining and operating equipment used in the preparation and analysis of specimens Performing a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrating an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation Demonstrating awareness of factors affecting sample integrity, risks associated with the sample reagents, or method and other tests indicated by the outcome of the analysis Using the main laboratory computer system in accordance with service requirements For more information, please see the job description. Please note the interview date may be subject to change Job description Job responsibilities Duties will include, but not be limited to: Performing work duties to the standards required as a HCPC biomedical scientist Undertaking the correct procedures for the handling of specimens, pre and post analysis Maintaining and operating equipment used in the preparation and analysis of specimens Performing a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrating an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation Demonstrating awareness of factors affecting sample integrity, risks associated with the sample reagents, or method and other tests indicated by the outcome of the analysis Using the main laboratory computer system in accordance with service requirements For more information, please see the job description. Please note the interview date may be subject to change Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist Evidence of regular CPD activities Desirable IBMS membership Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working ina clinical pathology laboratory as a biomedical scientist Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories Understand the components of a quality management system Can demonstrate continuing competence in good laboratory general practice Desirable Problem solving ability Understanding of laboratory quality issues Familiar with pathology LIMS Good knowledge of immunological processes in health and disease Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist Evidence of regular CPD activities Desirable IBMS membership Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working ina clinical pathology laboratory as a biomedical scientist Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories Understand the components of a quality management system Can demonstrate continuing competence in good laboratory general practice Desirable Problem solving ability Understanding of laboratory quality issues Familiar with pathology LIMS Good knowledge of immunological processes in health and disease Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Fulwood Preston PR2 9HT Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)