Biomedical Scientist
Closing date: 22 June 2026
Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual, with HCPC registration to join our friendly Infection Sciences team. Applicants can earn up to £39,043 per annum depending on qualifications and experience and subject to agreement may be entitled to a £10,000 welcome bonus.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland has established experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint‑ventures including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS).
Our team at SPS has been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare in Somerset for over a decade. We hold ISO 15189 UKAS accreditation and are an HCPC approved training Laboratory for both IBMS Registration and Specialist Portfolios.
You will be based within the Infectious Sciences laboratory (including Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Molecular and Mycology). There is a requirement to rotate within all areas, subject to completion of suitable training. You will also be expected to participate in the out‑of‑hours on‑call service, weekend working on rotation and bank holiday rotas.
In line with current UK visa sponsorship salary requirements, the minimum salary threshold for a Biomedical Scientist role is £45,900.
Main duties of the job
* Rotate through all areas of a Laboratory in Infectious Sciences as required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training), performing all designated duties in accordance with local working practices while maintaining high professional standards and complying with Health and Safety regulations.
* Perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations autonomously to provide patients’ results within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior staff.
* Work independently, implement and propose changes to procedures for own work area; may act as a lead specialist.
* Continue personal development through academic and/or practical experience.
* Provide professional leadership and training to Basic Grade, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners (equivalent grades) and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
* Maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health Professions Council to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
* Provide technical advice to clinicians regarding the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
* Assist and carry out duties as directed in Health and Safety, audit, training, incident reporting and quality assurance/quality control.
About us
Formed in 2012, Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is a joint venture between SYNLAB UK & Ireland and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The partnership serves a population of around 500,000 and delivers services to the Trust and more than 100 GP practices, delivering on over 9 million tests annually.
The department is an IBMS accredited training laboratory and has full UKAS accreditation. Originally, there was a single site at each hospital with both undertaking similar urgent and non‑urgent tests. There is a well‑developed central “hub” laboratory in Taunton with an “essential services laboratory” at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital to provide urgent testing.
All staff commencing on SYNLAB Hospital terms and conditions are subject to a 6‑month probationary period and may be entitled to a welcome bonus of £10,000.
Job responsibilities
* Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices.
* Provide technical advice to clinical staff.
* Perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations and participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff.
* Help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) Southern Pathology Service policies and SOPs, MHRA, NHSCSP, HTA, HFEA and any other relevant body.
* Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q‑Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols, including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory and reviewing documents, non‑conformance and quality assurance processes.
* Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face‑to‑face, telephone or electronic, referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate.
* Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by senior staff.
* Plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of self and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.
* Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and/or systems by being a change advocate.
* Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.
* Demonstrate ongoing competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD activities.
Safety
* Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required.
* Assist in the investigations of any incidents.
* Participate in risk assessment monitoring.
* Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs.
* Comply with iPP policy for annual mandatory updates and have knowledge of COSHH and Lifting & Handling Policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc Degree accredited by the Healthcare Professions Council and IBMS.
* HCPC Registration.
* IBMS membership.
Experience
* Advanced working knowledge of Biomedical techniques and practices.
* High degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills and good problem‑solving skills.
* Good knowledge and experience of LIMS and computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and statistical packages.
* An advanced understanding of basic theoretical and practical Biomedical Sciences and technically adept at majority of routine and advanced laboratory procedures.
* Development of a special interest and expertise in one or more areas of the laboratory, for example Quality, Health & Safety, Training or IT.
* Able to work independently, implement and propose changes to procedures for own work area; may act as a lead specialist.
* Demonstrates a sound understanding of the physiology, pathology, and scientific principles relevant to specialism.
* Demonstrates a high degree of skill and knowledge where interpretation of results can be highly subjective.
* Well‑developed physical skills, demonstrable ability to use precision equipment and consumables.
* Leadership qualities with experience of coaching, coordinating and supervising a team.
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.
Integrated Pathology Partnerships Limited
Salary: £29,519 – £39,043 per annum depending on experience.
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