Advanced Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry

Integrated Care System; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Advanced Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry to oversee operations and ensure high-quality Pathology services. The role requires substantial experience in laboratory environments and offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Gym discount

Free eye tests and health checks

Qualifications

• Registered Biomedical Scientist with relevant qualifications.
• At least 3 years of experience in Biochemistry automation.
• Willingness to pursue further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead supervision and training of staff within the Biochemistry Department.
• Ensure compliance with quality control procedures and departmental policies.
• Manage day-to-day operations and staff scheduling effectively.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

CPD Evidence

Education

Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council

Master Degree or equivalent experience as a Biomedical Scientist

Training for trainer or equivalent mentoring qualification

Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science

Job description

Go back Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry

The closing date is 22 July 2025

Advanced Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry Band 7 - 37.5 hours Permanent

To supervise the policy and service implementation and the technical and scientific operations of the Blood Sciences Department and Biochemistry Service on a day to day basis enabling the provision of a high-quality Pathology service to Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, the ICBs and individual GP practices. To be an active member of the Biochemistry Supervisory Team

The post holder will be required to work as part of the 24/7 shift rota

Main duties of the job

PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL:To undertake manual and automated laboratory investigations within the Biochemistry Department by preparing, examining and reporting on the analysis of specimens as required

To ensure that equipment is used in accordance with departmental policies and supplier's instructions

To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.

To lead on the supervision, training, development and competence assessment of, and act as mentor to, Biomedical Scientists, trainee Biomedical Scientists, Assistant Practitioners and MLA staff

MANAGEMENT / ADMINISTRATIVE:

To play a lead role within the Biochemistry Department

To supervise the day to day running of the department, allocating and prioritising workload and resources, to ensure each section runs as efficiently as possible.

To supervise staff and maintain the skill mix and staffing levels appropriate to the needs of the sections within the department on a day to day basis.

To compile and manage rotas and day-to-day staffing in the department and record clearly and accurately on the Trust electronic rostering system.

To ensure staff maintain recognised scientific standards, and that agreed Quality Control procedures are carried out, monitored and proactively managed informing the Department Manager of any concerns.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council.
• Master Degree of equivalent experience as a Biomedical Scientist
• training for trainer or equivalent mentoring qualification
• Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
• Willing to pursue further qualifications

Experience

• Working knowledge of laboratory/hospital information and management computer systems and standard IT packages e.g. word processing and spreadsheets
• Problem solving & Performing incidents, root cause analysis/ audits/ QMS
• UKAS inspection, current ISO standards, Gap analysis
• At least 3 years working with automation in Biochemistry
• knowledge of method evaluation
• CPD attending external/internal courses
• working with Beckman Coulter autoanalysers/automation
• electrophoresis and interpretation

skills, Ability, Knowledge

• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to work actoss the Blood science
• Knowledge of theoretical and practical incident investigation procedure
• Knowledge of verification and method evalution
• Possess good interpersonal/ communication skills
• knowledge of IQC interpretation
• ability to deputise for the Blood science manager
• experience of presentations

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.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust