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Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Andrology Band 6
Gateshead On-site 2-5 yrs exp Technology, Information and Internet 1 employees£32k – £48k / year
Semen AnalysisAndrology Laboratory PracticeSemen Analysis ReportingFertility InvestigationsPost-Vasectomy Testing
Requirements
Applicants must have a Biomedical Sciences degree or equivalent and current UK professional registration, with specialist Andrology experience and competence in semen analysis according to the WHO sixth-edition laboratory guidelines. The role also requires strong communication, accuracy, ability to supervise and train others, laboratory quality and safety knowledge, and flexibility in working patterns.
Job Description
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust provide UKAS accredited Andrology services across the South of Tyne and Wear area. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist either Band 5 or 6 depending on qualifications and experience to support the Andrology Department within the NEY Cervical Screening Department.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates with experienced in performing semen analysis to WHO Laboratory Manual for Examination and Processing of Human Semen 6th edition guidelines.
Main duties of the job
As part of the team the post holder will have developed knowledge, experience and competency in specialised Andrology techniques and must have Health Professions Council (HPC) State Registration. Registration enables the post-holder to work unsupervised.
A primary role of the post isperforming and reporting semen analyses for fertility investigations and post vasectomy testing. You will authorise semen analysis reports and ensure timely distribution of these reports to local GPS, hospital clinics and other local healthcare providers. Youwill also provide specialist advice to clinical users of the service regarding test requirements, appropriateness and expected turnaround times.
About Us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year
Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
297-8322463
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
A primary role of the post is performing and reporting semen analyses for fertility investigations and post vasectomy testing. You will authorise semen analysis reports and ensure timely distribution of these reports to local GPS, hospital clinics and other local healthcare providers. You will also provide specialist advice to clinical users of the service regarding test requirements, appropriateness and expected turnaround times.
See Attached Job Description
See attached job description
Person Specification
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Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Personal Attributes
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
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Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
As part of the team the post holder will have developed knowledge, experience and competency in specialised Andrology techniques and must have Health Professions Council (HPC) State Registration. Registration enables the post-holder to work unsupervised.
A primary role of the post isperforming and reporting semen analyses for fertility investigations and post vasectomy testing. You will authorise semen analysis reports and ensure timely distribution of these reports to local GPS, hospital clinics and other local healthcare providers. Youwill also provide specialist advice to clinical users of the service regarding test requirements, appropriateness and expected turnaround times.
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates with experienced in performing semen analysis to WHO Laboratory Manual for Examination and Processing of Human Semen 6th edition guidelines.
Main duties of the job
As part of the team the post holder will have developed knowledge, experience and competency in specialised Andrology techniques and must have Health Professions Council (HPC) State Registration. Registration enables the post-holder to work unsupervised.
A primary role of the post isperforming and reporting semen analyses for fertility investigations and post vasectomy testing. You will authorise semen analysis reports and ensure timely distribution of these reports to local GPS, hospital clinics and other local healthcare providers. Youwill also provide specialist advice to clinical users of the service regarding test requirements, appropriateness and expected turnaround times.
About Us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year
Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
297-8322463
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
A primary role of the post is performing and reporting semen analyses for fertility investigations and post vasectomy testing. You will authorise semen analysis reports and ensure timely distribution of these reports to local GPS, hospital clinics and other local healthcare providers. You will also provide specialist advice to clinical users of the service regarding test requirements, appropriateness and expected turnaround times.
See Attached Job Description
See attached job description
Person Specification
##
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Registration Portfolio or equivalent or working towards
- HCPC Professional Registration
- IBMS Andrology Specialist Portfolio
- ABA or ARCS Competency Portfolio
- Postgraduate Diploma.
- Working towards MSc or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Three years post-registration specialist training.
- Current Specialist Biomedical Scientist experience in Andrology laboratory practice.
- Competent and experienced in performing semen analysis to WHO Laboratory Manual for Examination and Processing of Human Semen 6th edition guidelines.
- Experience of a range of laboratory techniques. Experience in discipline specific processes.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information to clinicians, staff and others
- Ability to supervise and train others. Able to use equipment and resources appropriately and cost effectively.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and accuracy.
- Ability to use laboratory equipment and resources effectively.
- Comprehension of the significance of clinical governance, clinical audit and achieving quality targets.
- Delegation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist cervical screening knowledge to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.
- Laboratory Health and Safety
- Good understanding of the importance of Internal Quality Control, External Quality Assurance Schemes
- Knowledge of the HFEA and it's Code of Practice and how this relates to a diagnostic andrology laboratory
- Knowledge of Clinical Pathology Accreditation Inspections, Quality Management Systems and Audit
- Statistical Analysis
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Composed and professional disposition.
- Team-member
- Support peoples equality, diversity and human rights.
- Ability to adapt quickly and efficiently
- Demonstrated personal development
- Team leading/management skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Computer literate - capable of utilising complex proprietary information systems and generic software
- Flexibility in working pattern in line with changing service requirements
- European Computer Driving Licence
- Driving licence
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Essential
- Computer literate - capable of utilising complex proprietary information systems and generic software
- Flexibility in working pattern in line with changing service requirements
- European Computer Driving Licence
- Driving licence
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
As part of the team the post holder will have developed knowledge, experience and competency in specialised Andrology techniques and must have Health Professions Council (HPC) State Registration. Registration enables the post-holder to work unsupervised.
A primary role of the post isperforming and reporting semen analyses for fertility investigations and post vasectomy testing. You will authorise semen analysis reports and ensure timely distribution of these reports to local GPS, hospital clinics and other local healthcare providers. Youwill also provide specialist advice to clinical users of the service regarding test requirements, appropriateness and expected turnaround times.
Essential
- Computer literate - capable of utilising complex proprietary information systems and generic software
- Flexibility in working pattern in line with changing service requirements
- European Computer Driving Licence
- Driving licence
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Sheriff Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Education
Bachelor DegreeProfessional CertificatePostgraduate Degree
Skills
Semen AnalysisAndrology Laboratory PracticeSemen Analysis ReportingFertility InvestigationsPost-Vasectomy TestingSpecialist Andrology TechniquesClinical AdviceLaboratory Quality ControlExternal Quality AssuranceClinical GovernanceClinical AuditLaboratory Health and SafetyStaff Supervision and TrainingCommunicationLaboratory Equipment UseComputer Literacy
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