Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist Chemical Pathology

NHS Professionals; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing organization is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to work in Clinical Biochemistry at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, supporting hospital wards and departments. The role requires HCPC registration and expertise in Immunology and Biochemistry. Candidates must demonstrate effective personnel management skills and flexibility to work at various sites. This position offers a comprehensive package including learning and development opportunities and shift flexibility.

Benefits

Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Must hold HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in personnel management is ideal.
• Must hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Process laboratory tests on patient samples.
• Deputise for the Lead BMS when necessary.
• Supervise daily operations within the Routine Haematology Department.
• Oversee training and education for trainees.
• Authorise and review test results.

Skills

Immunology and Biochemistry

Personnel management

Technical instruction

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Registered Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC

Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Tools

Architect analyser

Tosoh analyser

HM-JACK

UVikon

Helena V8

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology. The service supports all hospital wards and departments, as well as GPs, clinics, and private hospitals across central and south Buckinghamshire and beyond. The central laboratory is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with a satellite laboratory at Wycombe Hospital. Staff are expected to work at either site as required by the service.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry, you will be responsible for processing laboratory tests on patient samples across one of four sub-sections of the laboratory on a rotational basis. Applicants must hold HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist and possess strong knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology. Ideally, you will also have experience in personnel management. The department is well-equipped with modern, standardised analysers, including Architect, Tosoh, Osmo 1 (Advanced Instruments), Chlorochek, HM‑JACK, UVikon in Biochemistry, and Helena V8 in Immunology.

You will be expected to work cross-discipline following appropriate training and will be required to participate in the out-of-hours shift rota. Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work at both Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital in line with service needs.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression

Access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance

Flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access

over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• To deputise for the Lead BMS during periods of absence and contribute to the overall management of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments.
• To supervise and support daily operations within the Routine Haematology Department, ensuring smooth workflow and high performance.
• To oversee training and education, including technical instruction and supervision of project work for basic and post-basic qualification trainees.
• To maintain and monitor laboratory equipment, including calibration, quality control, and the introduction of new technologies and systems.
• To authorise and review test results, initiate further investigations where necessary, and elevate clinically significant findings to medical staff.
• To support staff development and quality management, including conducting appraisals, assisting with PDPs, and contributing to the Blood Sciences Quality Management System.

Person Specification & Qualification

• BSc in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification
• Registered Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC.
• Experience in Immunology and Biochemistry
• Must hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry or have equivalent Band 6-level experience in a relevant field.
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

NHS Professionals Limited

Location

Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL