Biochemistry Biomedical Scientist

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service Trust is looking for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join its laboratory team in Bath. The successful candidate will carry out technical and analytical roles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while providing a 24-hour laboratory service. This role emphasizes teamwork and a patient-focused attitude. The Trust offers robust professional development and wellbeing support, along with modern laboratory technologies for an innovative working environment.

Benefits

Professional development courses

Wellbeing support programme

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge commensurate with grade.
• Ability to maintain and progress quality initiatives.
• Flexible and innovative approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Work within operating procedures and protocols.
• Take responsibility for operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Provide a 24-hour laboratory service for the Trust.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Quality initiatives

Teamwork

Patient-focused attitude

Tools

Beckman Automation

Cirdan Ultra LIMS

Sunquest ICE

Cerner Millennium

QPulse

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work within operating procedures and protocols.
• As a technically qualified member of the department, carry out appropriate technical and analytical roles and support the non-technical and management elements of the department.
• Take specific responsibility for the day to day operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with the Department Health and Safety regulations.
• As a practitioner provide a 24‑hour laboratory medicine service for the Trust, supported by a senior member of staff out of hours.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for someone who is keen to join the friendly and professional laboratory team as a band 5 BMS. The successful candidate will have technical knowledge commensurate with this grade, be able to maintain and progress quality initiatives with a flexible and innovative approach, work well within a team and have a patient‑focused attitude.

Benefits & Development

The Trust supports professional and personal development through experiential learning and both internal and external courses. A CPD programme is run within the laboratory with speakers from outside and within. Learning resources are available online and via the trust library.

Biochemistry Department is equipped with Beckman Automation (3 x AU5800, 2 x DXI, Automate and DXA pre/post‑analytical systems), Sebia electrophoresis (CZE) and POCT involvement across the Trust. IT systems used include Cirdan Ultra LIMS, Sunquest ICE, Cerner Millennium and QPulse quality management software.

We value staff wellbeing with a holistic support programme across physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing.

In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.