Band 6 - Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry

Pulse Healthcare; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry to join their NHS team. You will conduct biochemical tests, validate results, and support a 24/7 shift system. The ideal candidate should have HCPC registration and a degree in Biomedical Science, along with experience in clinical biochemistry and familiarity with Roche analysers. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £22.00 – £26.00.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential for practice.
• Post-registration experience in clinical biochemistry is required.
• Completion of or working towards a specialist portfolio in clinical biochemistry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biochemical tests on patient samples and validate results.
• Provide detailed reports to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in clinical biochemistry

Familiarity with analyser maintenance

Experience using Roche analysers

Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Tools

Winpath LIMS

Job description

Band 6 - Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry - Burton

Burton, Staffordshire

Job Title: Biochemistry Biomedical Scientist Banding: Band 6 Location: Burton, Staffordshire Start: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Rate: £22.00 – £26.00 per hour Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shift system)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Biochemistry Biomedical Scientist to join our client’s team in Burton, Staffordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy NHS biochemistry department, supporting a 24/7 shift system. Your expertise will be essential in performing specialist biochemical analyses, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic results.

Key Responsibilities

As a Biochemistry Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for conducting biochemical tests on patient samples, validating results, and providing detailed reports to assist in diagnosis and treatment. You will be involved in analyser maintenance, handling phone requests including add-ons, and contributing to all aspects of the quality management system. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and uphold high standards of laboratory practice in line with NHS protocols.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registration (essential)
• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• NHS experience is essential
• Post-registration experience in clinical biochemistry
• Completion of or working towards a specialist portfolio in clinical biochemistry (desirable)
• Experience working within a 24/7 shift system
• Familiarity with analyser maintenance and quality control procedures
• Experience using Roche series analysers and Winpath LIMS (advantageous)

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. We’re committed to providing the support you need throughout the process and into your placement.

We are unable to accept applications from candidates residing in countries listed as Red or Amber under the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.