Overview
Band 5 Biomedical Scientist Virology/Immunology B Infection Sciences
Based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Infection Sciences Department.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered BMS's (or HCPC pending).
About us
NCIC is an NHS foundation trust delivering hospital and health services across north Cumbria and beyond. We employ more than 6,500 staff and drive a diverse, inclusive, and compassionate workplace dedicated to safe, high-quality care.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the diagnostic workload across virology and immunology departments in Infection Sciences, handling approximately 140,000 tests per year.
* Perform a wide range of automated and manual serological and molecular testing using on-site platforms including Cobas e601, Dynex DS2, Diasorin Liaison, Phadia 250, Sebia Capillarys and Hydrasys 2, The Binding Site Optilite, Cobas 6800, Seegene STARlet, Altona AltoSTAR, and ABI Prism 7500.
* Carry out manual ELISA tests and act as a referral centre for Aspergillus, Farmers Lung, and Avian precipitin work.
* Demonstrate experience in all aspects of virology and/or immunology and in a range of manual and automated techniques and procedures.
Qualifications and experience
* HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist (or HCPC pending).
* BSc in biomedical science or equivalent; HCPC registration.
* Experience in all areas of the chosen discipline with ability to work across virology/immunology and to use both manual and automated techniques.
* IT skills including essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent (desirable).
Other information
Details include a permanent contract, full-time working pattern, and a Band 5 salary of £31,049 to £37,796 per year (pro rata where applicable).
Location: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants. The organisation provides a 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years, flexible working, development opportunities, NHS Pension, and access to NHS discounts and an Employee Assistance Programme. These schemes are subject to availability.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all essential criteria in your supporting information. If sufficient responses are received, this post may close earlier than the stated closing date.
Important information
Candidates shortlisted for interview will receive an email notification with instructions to select an interview time, usually within two weeks of the closing date.
Junk mail should be checked regularly for those using hotmail accounts or with strict firewall settings.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks apply. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act exceptions order; the cost of the DBS may be met by the successful candidate via salary deduction as detailed in the accompanying policy. DBS charges vary by check type.
UK visa sponsorship: Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Eligibility for sponsorship depends on current UKVI rules and salary thresholds; candidates should verify eligibility before applying.
UK registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Website: NCIC NHS
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