Registered/Trainee POCT Biomedical Scientist: Sponsorship Available

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen within Pathology – POCT for a Band 5 Registered Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist, depending on qualifications, experience and potential.

Previous experience in the use of Point of Care Testing devices is desirable, but not essential as full training will be given.

The post holder will be expected to travel between Grantham & District Hospital, Lincoln County Hospital, and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston on a regular basis. The primary base will be discussed /confirmed with the post holder. A full UK driving licence is essential for this post.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

  • Trainee B5 BMS
    • IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree
    • Working through their IBMS Registration Portfolio
  • Registered B5 BMS
    • IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences Degree
    • Completed IBMS Registration Portfolio
    • HCPC registration

 

Main duties of the job

POCT Biomedical Scientists (BMS) are part of a dedicated team who deliver an effective, high quality and responsive POCT (Point of Care Testing) service across the Path Links network. POCT BMSs are involved in supporting the implementation of POCT services across multiple areas and working up validation and verification of analytical POCT devices.

On-going duties include regular device IQC, device maintenance, device troubleshooting, liaising with suppliers, manufacturers, and service users, EQA analysis, review and follow-up of EQA returns, and POCT device user management.

POCT device user management will include the support, training and development of staff from various professions across the healthcare system in the use of POCT equipment to national standards, as well as providing a supervisory role to POCT BMAs.

Person Specification

Other attributes

Essential

  • Training/supervisory experience
  • Self motivated and an ability to work independently
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable

  • Evidence of team working & overall suitability
  • Knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory bodies, and governance of POCT

Occupational Experience

Essential

  • Relevant UK laboratory experience.

Desirable

  • Experience/knowledge of Point of Care Testing devices/tests
  • NHS laboratory experience

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS accredited degreee) or IBMS accredited equivalent.

Desirable

  • Have, or be near to completing, the IBMS Registration Portfolio
  • Registration with, or eligibility to register with, the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 02 December 2025

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