Band 7 Senior Biomedical Scientist Chemical Pathology

NHS Professionals; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Aylesbury is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist specializing in Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology. You will be responsible for processing tests, supervising lab operations, and supporting staff development. Candidates must possess HCPC registration and related experience at a Band 7 level. This role offers flexibility between Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital, with opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career Progression opportunities

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in Chemical Pathology, Immunology, and Biochemistry.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Process laboratory tests on patient samples across sub-sections.
• Supervise and support daily operations in the Routine Haematology Department.
• Oversee training and education for laboratory trainees.
• Maintain and monitor laboratory equipment.
• Review and confirm test results, escalating significant findings.
• Support staff development and quality management initiatives.

Skills

Clinical Biochemistry

Immunology

Personnel Management

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science

MSc or equivalent

Tools

Architect

Tosoh

Clorochek

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. You 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. You 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.

Benefits

• 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 escalates 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.
• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in Chemical Pathology, Immunology, and Biochemistry.
• Must hold an MSc, FIBMS, or IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry, or possess equivalent Band 7-level experience in a relevant field.
• Evidence of Continuing 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