Freeman Hospital
Registered/Trainee Biomedical Scientist
Freeman Hospital, Carthage, Missouri, United States, 64836
About the Employer
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country, employing around 16,000 staff with an annual budget of £1.7 billion. With a strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally, the Trust is in the top five providers of specialised health services. It offers a wide range of hospital and community services and supports patients with rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic disorders.
The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and provides an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. The Trust is also a sustainability exemplar, having declared a climate emergency and committing to Net Zero by 2030 for its direct carbon footprint and by 2040 for its broader footprint.
Job Overview Registered Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology & Virology Department (Band 5, Annex 21; 75 % for trainees, 100 % for successful candidates). Applicants should hold an accredited degree in Biomedical Science, be registered with the HCPC or be working toward registration, and have experience in microbiology or virology. The role involves working with a range of laboratory sections (Bacteriology, Serology, Molecular, TB) and supporting clinical and community services.
Key Details
Title:
Registered Biomedical Scientist
Department:
Microbiology & Virology
Band:
5 (annex 21)
Employment type:
Full-time (37 hrs 30 mins per week)
Place of work:
Newcastle Hospital sites and partner community sites
Interview date:
26 January 2026
Responsibilities
Receive, sort, number, book, and prepare samples for analysis, including interpreting clinical details to select appropriate investigations.
Inoculate, incubate and analyse culture plates, identify microorganisms, perform antibiotic susceptibility tests, validate and report results, and interpret findings.
Perform microscopic examinations of samples, identify abnormal results and take appropriate action.
Process blood and serum samples using automated or manual methods, analysing and reporting results.
Escalate significant or aberrant results to senior staff, the Medical team and Infection Prevention & Control when needed.
Provide specialist technical advice regarding results to clinical and IPC teams.
Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of automated equipment, reporting faults and responding to unexpected situations.
Participate in quality assurance programmes and report non‑compliant events.
Work in compliance with health and safety rules, adhering to COSHH, risk assessments and SOPs.
Supervise, teach and train students, unqualified staff, specialist registrars or visitors, and cover for absent colleagues.
Participate in out‑of‑hours rotations, including weekends and bank holidays, and be competent to cover on‑call duties.
Person Specification Essential Criteria:
BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent accredited by the IBMS; currently working toward or holding HCPC registration.
Health & Care Professions Council registration as a Biomedical Scientist or on the pathway to becoming state‑registered.
Ability to organise and prioritise own work activities.
Strong communication, analytical, judgemental and planning skills.
Computer literacy and familiarity with health & safety and COSHH.
CPD commitment.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience in microbiology and/or virology.
Keyboard and technical skills.
Knowledge of ISO 15189 and awareness of its importance.
Specialist training courses, manual handling, first aid.
Important Notes
All references must cover a minimum of three years of employment.
DBS may be required; successful candidates will pay for the DBS certificate via a salary deduction.
Illicit use of agencies is not accepted.
Completed application forms that fail to meet these requirements may be rejected.
Documents to Download
Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 414 KB)
Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274 KB)
Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93 KB)
How to apply Apply online via the Trust’s recruitment portal. You should review all details before submitting. For additional information or informal visits, contact Angela Geering, Deputy Operational Manager, at 0191 2448200 or email Angela.geering@nhs.net.
Job Details
Seniority level:
Internship
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and provides an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. The Trust is also a sustainability exemplar, having declared a climate emergency and committing to Net Zero by 2030 for its direct carbon footprint and by 2040 for its broader footprint.
Job Overview Registered Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology & Virology Department (Band 5, Annex 21; 75 % for trainees, 100 % for successful candidates). Applicants should hold an accredited degree in Biomedical Science, be registered with the HCPC or be working toward registration, and have experience in microbiology or virology. The role involves working with a range of laboratory sections (Bacteriology, Serology, Molecular, TB) and supporting clinical and community services.
Key Details
Title:
Registered Biomedical Scientist
Department:
Microbiology & Virology
Band:
5 (annex 21)
Employment type:
Full-time (37 hrs 30 mins per week)
Place of work:
Newcastle Hospital sites and partner community sites
Interview date:
26 January 2026
Responsibilities
Receive, sort, number, book, and prepare samples for analysis, including interpreting clinical details to select appropriate investigations.
Inoculate, incubate and analyse culture plates, identify microorganisms, perform antibiotic susceptibility tests, validate and report results, and interpret findings.
Perform microscopic examinations of samples, identify abnormal results and take appropriate action.
Process blood and serum samples using automated or manual methods, analysing and reporting results.
Escalate significant or aberrant results to senior staff, the Medical team and Infection Prevention & Control when needed.
Provide specialist technical advice regarding results to clinical and IPC teams.
Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of automated equipment, reporting faults and responding to unexpected situations.
Participate in quality assurance programmes and report non‑compliant events.
Work in compliance with health and safety rules, adhering to COSHH, risk assessments and SOPs.
Supervise, teach and train students, unqualified staff, specialist registrars or visitors, and cover for absent colleagues.
Participate in out‑of‑hours rotations, including weekends and bank holidays, and be competent to cover on‑call duties.
Person Specification Essential Criteria:
BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent accredited by the IBMS; currently working toward or holding HCPC registration.
Health & Care Professions Council registration as a Biomedical Scientist or on the pathway to becoming state‑registered.
Ability to organise and prioritise own work activities.
Strong communication, analytical, judgemental and planning skills.
Computer literacy and familiarity with health & safety and COSHH.
CPD commitment.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience in microbiology and/or virology.
Keyboard and technical skills.
Knowledge of ISO 15189 and awareness of its importance.
Specialist training courses, manual handling, first aid.
Important Notes
All references must cover a minimum of three years of employment.
DBS may be required; successful candidates will pay for the DBS certificate via a salary deduction.
Illicit use of agencies is not accepted.
Completed application forms that fail to meet these requirements may be rejected.
Documents to Download
Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 414 KB)
Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274 KB)
Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93 KB)
How to apply Apply online via the Trust’s recruitment portal. You should review all details before submitting. For additional information or informal visits, contact Angela Geering, Deputy Operational Manager, at 0191 2448200 or email Angela.geering@nhs.net.
Job Details
Seniority level:
Internship
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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