Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Chemistry

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced state registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in clinical biochemistry to perform a comprehensive range of routine and specialised analyses. The post holder will use knowledge to provide specialist advice and maintain complex analytical equipment, ensuring the best patient care.

The role requires rotation across all LCL Chemistry Laboratory sites, full participation in the 24/7 shift rota, CPD, and adherence to

Qualifications

• State registered Biomedical Scientist with HPC.
• Experience in clinical biochemistry.
• Able to rotate across labs and participate in 24/7 shift rota.

Responsibilities

• Act as an experienced Biomedical Scientist specialising in clinical biochemistry.
• Perform a comprehensive range of routine and specialised analyses.
• Maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum condition.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to service users to ensure best patient care.
• Rotate across all LCL Chemistry Laboratory sites and participate in 24/7 shift rota.
• Maintain CPD and comply with SOPs and HPC Code of Conduct.

Skills

Clinical biochemistry knowledge

POCT management

Analytical instrumentation maintenance

Education

State Registration with HPC

Tools

RapidLink system

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Chemistry

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Company: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

To act as an experienced state registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in clinical biochemistry to perform a comprehensive range of routine and specialised biochemical analyses. To take appropriate action on the results obtained. To use developed knowledge and skills to provide specialist advice and guidance to service users. To maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition. To utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users to provide the best care for the patient.

The post holder is expected to utilise knowledge & skills to be able to manage his own daily, assigned workload efficiently and effectively with reference to Departmental SOP’s and Policies.

The successful candidate is expected to fully rotate across all LCL Chemistry Laboratory sites and fully participate in the 24/7 shift rota.

To maintain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in CPD.

To maintain State Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC)

To conform to the HPC Code of Conduct for Biomedical Scientists.

To ensure compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which reflect local and national standards of work practice e.g. United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) Standards.

To have developed the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised Biochemistry procedures during rotation through the highly specialised laboratory sections associated with a teaching hospital tertiary referral role.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page.

Job Summary

To act as an experienced state registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in clinical biochemistry to perform a comprehensive range of routine and specialised biochemical analyses. To take appropriate action on the results obtained. To use developed knowledge and skills to provide specialist advice and guidance to service users. To maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition. To utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users to provide the best care for the patient.

The post holder is expected to utilise knowledge & skills to be able to manage his own daily, assigned workload efficiently and effectively with reference to Departmental SOP’s and Policies.

rise the use of ward based POCT analysers by ward staff following maintenance.

To monitor and control ward based POCT analysers remotely by using the RapidLink remote control computer system.

To interpret clinical request forms to plan and prioritise workload according to clinical urgency and to liaise with medical staff, if required.

This advert closes on Monday 16 Nov 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust