Laboratory managers want your registration status, your discipline and the analysers and quality systems you know. This example is for an HCPC-registered biomedical scientist in blood sciences. Trainees can use the same layout, with the IBMS registration training portfolio and their degree near the top.
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Example biomedical scientist CV
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HCPC-registered biomedical scientist with three years' experience in an accredited NHS blood sciences laboratory, working across haematology and clinical biochemistry on a 24/7 shift rota. Completing the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in haematology. Careful, quality-focused and comfortable training others. Looking for a Band 6 specialist post.
Experience
Biomedical Scientist, Band 5 (Blood Sciences), Irwell Valley NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester (Aug 2023 - Present)
Validate haematology and biochemistry results and phone urgent results to clinicians within the laboratory's time limits.
Run and maintain high-throughput analysers, including daily quality control and troubleshooting.
Prepare blood films and report abnormal morphology for review.
Updated three standard operating procedures for the laboratory's ISO 15189 accreditation and trained four trainees on them.
Trainee Biomedical Scientist, Irwell Valley NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester (Sep 2022 - Jul 2023)
Completed the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio and was awarded the Certificate of Competence.
Medical Laboratory Assistant, Irwell Valley NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester (Jul 2021 - Aug 2022)
Booked in and processed up to 1,500 samples a shift on the laboratory information system.
Education
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (IBMS accredited), 2:1, Manchester Metropolitan University, 2018 - 2021. Dissertation on markers of iron deficiency anaemia.
Training and certifications
HCPC registration (biomedical scientist), Health and Care Professions Council, Current
IBMS Specialist Portfolio, Haematology, Institute of Biomedical Science, In progress
Blood transfusion competency (BSQR), Irwell Valley NHS Foundation Trust, 2025
Skills
Haematology and clinical biochemistry, Result validation, Analyser maintenance and QC, ISO 15189 quality systems, Laboratory information systems, Blood film morphology, Training trainees
A biomedical scientist personal statement to adapt
HCPC-registered biomedical scientist with three years' experience in an accredited NHS blood sciences laboratory, working across haematology and clinical biochemistry on a 24/7 shift rota. Completing the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in haematology. Careful, quality-focused and comfortable training others. Looking for a Band 6 specialist post.
Key skills for a biomedical scientist CV
Your discipline - Haematology, transfusion, biochemistry, microbiology, histopathology or immunology. Name it in the first line.
Quality management - QC, external quality assessment and ISO 15189 accreditation work.
Analysers and LIMS - The instruments and laboratory information system you use.
Result validation - Recognising errors and urgent results, and acting on them.
Attention to detail - Sample acceptance, labelling and documentation that stands up to audit.
Health and safety - Working safely with biological hazards and chemicals.
Communication - Phoning results and explaining issues to clinical teams.
What a UK biomedical scientist CV needs
HCPC registration - "Biomedical scientist" is a protected title, and you must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council to use it. Give your status.
IBMS portfolios - The Registration Training Portfolio and Certificate of Competence, and any Specialist or Higher Specialist Portfolio.
An accredited degree - Say if your degree is accredited by the IBMS. If it is not, say whether you have had it assessed or need top-up modules.
Discipline and laboratory type - NHS or private, accredited or not, and the departments you have rotated through.
Shift work - Many laboratories run 24/7, so say if you work on the rota or on call.
Achievement bullets to adapt
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Validated haematology and biochemistry results and phoned urgent results within the laboratory's limits.
Updated three standard operating procedures for ISO 15189 accreditation.
Trained four trainee biomedical scientists on analyser maintenance and QC.
Completed the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio within a year.
Processed up to 1,500 samples a shift as a medical laboratory assistant.
Biomedical Scientist CV questions
Do I need HCPC registration to work as a biomedical scientist?
Yes, to use the title. Trainees and laboratory assistants work under supervision while they complete the IBMS portfolio and apply for registration.
What if my degree is not IBMS accredited?
You may need to complete extra modules before you can register. The IBMS can assess your degree and tell you what is needed. Say on your CV where you are in that process.
How long should a biomedical scientist CV be?
Two pages. Keep detail for your current laboratory work and quality improvements, and summarise older roles.