Integrated Pathology Partnerships Limited

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
Are you an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist looking to broaden your specialist knowledge, work with advanced diagnostic technology and make a meaningful contribution to patient care?

Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is seeking a highly motivated and organised Biomedical Scientist, with HCPC registration and IBMS Specialist Portfolio to join our friendly Infection Sciences team. You will join an established Infection Sciences team at our Taunton hub laboratory, where your expertise will contribute to the diagnosis and management of infections across Somerset. Applicants can earn up to £48,117 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. You will be eligible for a Wellbeing Allowance of £1,500 per annum, designed to support your personal and professional well-being. We may also be able to offer relocation expense support for candidates who hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in the UK, subject to eligibility and approval.

If you have gained your experience outside the UK, we would be pleased to consider your application where you can demonstrate the appropriate level of specialist experience and meet the relevant HCPC registration and role requirements. We can also consider visa sponsorship for candidates who meet the applicable eligibility criteria.

Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:

• To 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.
• Act as the lead specialist for a designated area within Infection Sciences, such as Quality Management, Health & Safety, Information Technology, or a specific technical discipline, providing expert oversight, driving service development, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies.
• To continue with personal development through academic and/or practical experience.
• To provide professional leadership and training to Basic Grade, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners (equivalent grades) and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
• To maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health Professions Council to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
• To provide technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales.
• To 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 50 GP practices, delivering on over 11 million tests annually. The department is an IBMS accredited training laboratory and has full UKAS accreditation.

A well-established central 'Hub' laboratory is based in Taunton, supported by Essential Service Laboratories at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital to provide urgent testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SPS promotes continuous professional development through regular seminars, and as part of HCPC registration, staff are expected to maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio. There is a healthy training budget to allow local/distant attendance at Congress/seminars/symposiums. We are committed to investing in our people, offering excellent development opportunities, supported training, and clear career progression pathways to help you achieve your full potential.

We offer a comprehensive training budget to support career development, providing the resources and opportunities needed for professional growth.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: J206-RAF-179-D
Job locations: Southwest Pathology Services, Lisieux Way, Taunton, TA1 2LB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To provide technical advice to clinical staff.
• Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management.
• 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, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance processes.
• Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results.
• Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff.
• Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.

Purpose of the Job
To be able to rotate through all areas of a Laboratory as required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training), to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high Professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: BSc (Hons) IBMS accredited degree or equivalent; HCPC State registration as a Biomedical Scientist; Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline (if HCPC Registration via IBMS Portfolio route) or equivalent experience
Desirable: IBMS membership; Willing to work towards a higher degree or management qualification
Experience
Essential: Advanced working knowledge of Biomedical techniques and practices; Significant demonstrable broad-based discipline specific practical experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential: Able to work independently, implements and proposes changes to procedures for own work area. May be a lead specialist.; Ability to communicate complex technical information accurately verbally, written and electronically; Ability to analyse and technically interpret complex test results; Good understanding of Quality Management System with reference to ISO/UKAS

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.