Biochemistry Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Biomedical Scientist to maintain laboratory standards and conduct quality control tests. The ideal candidate is HCPC registered with NHS experience, skilled in operating complex automation solutions, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities also include managing reagent stock and leading out-of-hours shifts, with support for flexible working arrangements and opportunities for continuous professional development. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to CPD opportunities

Staff development programs

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and holds an IBMS specialist portfolio.
• Experience within a UKAS accredited NHS laboratory.
• Can operate complex automation solutions, using WLIMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock of reagents and consumables with accurate records.
• Conduct quality control tests and validate results.
• Communicate results to clinicians and community staff.
• Lead out-of-hours shifts to maintain quality service.

Skills

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Experience in NHS laboratory

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Tools

WLIMS

HPLC

ICP-MS

Electrophoresis

Job description

Overview

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from members of the Armed Forces Community. Applicants may apply in Welsh; applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English. If you need reasonable adjustments—larger font, braille, a different format—contact the recruiting manager named in the advert or the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team at 01495 745805 option 3, or by email at . If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of appointment and an information pack via email. The vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via internal redeployment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate stock of reagents and consumables, keeping accurate records and reporting to senior staff.
• Participate in continuous training, keeping up to date with developments in laboratory technique.
• Ensure rapid turnover of work and maintain a high level of throughput.
• Conduct quality control tests and meet required analytical standards.
• Validate technical results and produce reports dependent on discipline.
• Operate laboratory equipment according to standard operating procedures, paying particular attention to Health and Safety and other regulations.
• Undertake routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Use analysers and other laboratory equipment safely, efficiently and cost‑effectively.
• Communicate and explain complex and sensitive information, including results to service users such as hospital clinicians, GPs, wards and community staff.
• Lead out‑of‑hours (OOH) shifts, maintaining a quality service and meeting turnaround times (TAT).

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, holding an IBMS specialist portfolio.
• Experience working within an NHS laboratory that is UKAS accredited.
• Routine operation of complex automation solutions, utilising WLIMS.
• Validation of a wide range of biochemical tests via middleware application.
• Excellent interpersonal and time‑management skills; commitment to service excellence.

Benefits

• Flexible working, with support for flexible arrangements.
• Periodic rotation into the Special Chemistry section, developing manual techniques such as HPLC, ICP‑MS and electrophoresis.
• Access to CPD, including monthly specialist portfolio seminars and PEP connect (via Siemens partnership).
• Staff development and training is a top priority, with opportunities for recognised qualifications and professional career pathways.
• Support from a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to promote a healthy work life balance.
• Competitive benefits package including paid mandatory training, management development programmes, and occupational health support.