King's College Hospital

Biomedical Scientist

King's College Hospital

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• Video »
• Case Study »

  This video was taken by the team at King’s College Hospital, giving us a tour of their Blood Sciences Lab and an insight into the different roles that Biomedical Scientists have a part of the team.

• Routes »

  You can get into this job through:

  • a university course: You could do a degree accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.
  • train through the NHS Practitioner Training Programme and complete a degree in healthcare science. Your course will include work placements so you can get industry experience and evidence to complete a training portfolio. You’ll need this to register to work.
  • working towards this role: You may be able to get into biomedical science as a trainee.

• Entry Requirements »

  University:

  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
  • 3 A levels, or equivalent, including biology and chemistry

  Trainee:

  • You’ll need at least 2 A level sciences or equivalent, like a Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science.
  • Places are sponsored by employers, like the NHS, and are advertised as trainee biomedical scientist jobs. You’ll study for an accredited degree while you work.

• Skills and Knowledge »
  • knowledge of biology
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • concentration skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • excellent written communication skills
  • complex problem-solving skills
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

• 10 reasons why »
  1. An important role in helping diagnose and treat patients
  2. Interesting – discovering and diagnosing disease
  3. Investigative – work like a detective to solve a problem
  4. Teamwork – work as part of a team to work together to treat patients
  5. Caring – playing a part in helping take care of sick people
  6. Innovative – use technology and lab equipment as part of your daily role
  7. Important – work with blood donation to help save lives
  8. Progression – there is scope to follow your interests and develop new skills within the NHS
  9. Supportive – work closely with doctors in the treatment process
  10. Vital – without your work, patients may not receive correct treatment

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