Biomedical Scientist – Blood Sciences with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

While this employer offers a Certificate of Sponsorship to eligible candidates, all applicants must verify their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer. The availability of sponsorship is subject to UK immigration requirements and the employer’s specific criteria.

Job Details

Company: Nuffield Health

Location: Beech Road, Oxford, OX3 7RP

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Permanent

Language: English

Education: Experience

Application Deadline: 03 June 2026

Employer Website: https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com

Certificate of Sponsorship: Available

About the Position

Nuffield Health is seeking a dedicated Biomedical Scientist – Blood Sciences to join our Pathology team at Oxford Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped pathology laboratory providing essential diagnostic services to patients. The position offers a competitive salary package of up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience, with a permanent contract for 37.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

As a Biomedical Scientist at our Oxford Hospital, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality pathology services. Your key responsibilities will include completing your share of covering the out-of-hours on-call service, performing biomedical diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and quality control. You will also be responsible for keeping accurate records of specimens, results, reagents and consumables, and supporting the validation and assessment of new equipment and new diagnostic procedures.

About Nuffield Health Oxford

Our modern hospital is based within a stone’s throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. The hospital operates 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms.

Our Services

We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women’s and men’s health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: As a Biomedical Scientist at our Oxford Hospital, you’ll bring the relevant qualifications.

Experience

Essential: Laboratory experience in multidisciplinary biomedical science. You have a good working knowledge of different analytical equipment in a range of techniques. You’re also a natural communicator and team player, and you share our idea of quality.

Benefits Package

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

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 Information

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. 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.

UK Registration Requirement

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals. This is a mandatory requirement for all biomedical scientists practicing in the UK.

Why Join Nuffield Health

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. We are committed to providing our staff with excellent working conditions, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional development. Our modern facilities and supportive team environment make us an employer of choice in the healthcare sector.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

How to Apply

Apply Instructions

Apply via NHS Jobs website.

International Applicants Checklist

For international applicants, please ensure you have:

• Confirmed your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa with the employer
• Obtained criminal record certificates from all countries you have resided in for 12+ months in the past 10 years
• Verified your UK professional registration status
• Prepared all required documentation including proof of qualifications and experience
• Contacted the employer to discuss sponsorship availability before applying

Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact: People Services (Talent Acquisition)

Email: peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

Phone: 03001235080

Application Process

We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role. The application process may involve an interview, practical assessment, and reference checks.

Privacy Notice

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Reference Number

Reference number: JR0096302

Working Pattern

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. The role may require some flexibility to cover out-of-hours on-call service as part of the team rotation.

Date Posted

06 May 2026

It Starts With You

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role. It starts with you.