Trainee Biomedical Scientist
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Biomedical Scientist to work in the busy Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology Department of Blood Sciences.
The post holder would be expected to achieve HCPC registration within 12 months, dependent on previous experience, and the Department is committed to providing full training to support this. Following HCPC registration the post holder will transfer to A4C Band 5 scale. Upon commencement of full participation in our out of hours shift rotas the post holder will transition to the bottom of Band 6 salary. The salary is fixed for 3 years and progression on the scale is dependent on meeting set criteria linked to training and competence. Progression may be realised sooner than 3 years upon successful completion of IBMS Specialist Diploma.
The Clinical Biochemistry laboratory has full UKAS accreditation. The department is equipped with 2 x Siemens Atellica platforms (SCCI) connected to a Siemens Aptio automated tracking system which includes online centrifugation, capping and re-capping, sample aliquoting, refrigerated online sample storage and a tracked Themo Phadia 250.
Additionally, there is a MAST iOc sensor for FIT testing and 4 x Sebia Capillarys3 systems for analysis of HbA1c. The Department also comprises an Immunology section equipped with a Sebia CapillaryS CZE and Hydrsys2 scan for protein electrophoresis, 2 x Phadia 250's and IIF microscopy. The Southport site uses Roche Cobas 6000's and cITm middleware.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Biomedical Scientist roles across St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,407 - £34,581 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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