Biochemistry Biomedical Scientist - 24/7 Shift

UHDB; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Main area Biochemistry Grade Band 5, based at Queens Hospital Burton with cross-site working. You will join the Biochemistry Department to deliver technical excellence, support the Associate Practitioners and BMS, and operate in a modern lab with automated systems.

The role requires night, late, early, weekend and bank holiday shifts as part of a 24/7 roster.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS Biochemistry laboratory settings is desirable.
• Ability to work flexibly on a 24/7 shift pattern across sites.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to quality and service development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day sample processing and analyser maintenance.
• Shadow authorisation of clinical results to support KPI targets.
• Support 24/7 shift pattern including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

IBMS Accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences

HCPC Registration

CPD participation

Tools

Winpath/Infinity

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Main area Biochemistry Grade Band 5, based at Queens Hospital Burton with cross-site working. You will join the Biochemistry Department to deliver technical excellence, support the Associate Practitioners and BMS, and operate in a modern lab with automated systems.

The role requires night, late, early, weekend and bank holiday shifts as part of a 24/7 roster.