How to become a Biomedical Scientist – Employers & Salaries
Most biomedical scientist roles are to be found in UK hospitals or university teaching hospitals such as University College Hospital, London or St James University Hospital, Leeds. However, the Institute of Biomedical Science also recommends that job seekers should look beyond the NHS to many other possibilities such as:
Private hospitals
Food microbiology
Environmental product manufacturers
Pharmaceutical companies
Plant & Wildlife organisations
Armed Forces
Health and Safety Executive
Academia
Journalism
Veterinary Laboratories
Graduates/trainee clinical scientists
£25,472
Band 6
Appointed onto a fixed-term contract during the training period, usually on Agenda for Change (AfC).
Completion of training
£30,460
Band 7
At the completion of the training and subsequent experience totaling 4 years, trainees will apply to the Association of Clinical Scientists for a Certificate of Attainment, a qualification which assists the trainee to secure a post in their chosen modality or speciality.
Consultant Biomedical Scientist
£97,478
Band 9
Posts that usually involve the clinical leadership and management of a department, or a major departmental section.
