Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a dynamic HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist for their Clinical Biochemistry laboratory. The role includes working across various lab sections and participating in a full shift system. Ideal candidates will have experience and a passion for patient care, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must be HCPC registered or eligible to work towards registration.
• Experience in a Clinical Biochemistry laboratory is preferred.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work in Automation, Special Chemistry, and Immunology sections.
• Participate in a full 24-hour shift system including nights and weekends.
• Provide diagnostic services to multiple NHS Trusts in the region.

Skills

HCPC registration

Biomedical sciences

Team collaboration

Experience in Clinical Biochemistry

Education

HCPC registered or working towards registration

Tools

Laboratory equipment (Cobas 8000, HRAM-MS, LC/MS/MS)

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited from dynamic, motivated and forward-thinking HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists for the Registered Biomedical Scientist role within the Clinical Biochemistry laboratory at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit a Biomedical Scientist to work in the team rotating through all sections of the laboratory across the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital, Hayward's Heath sites.

Candidates who are working towards their HCPC registration are eligible to apply. The full band 5 post will only be awarded once full HCPC registration has been completed.

The department provides a diagnostic Clinical Biochemistry service to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners through Primary Care Trusts, and a specialist service to other NHS Trusts in Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. It holds ISO15189 UKAS accreditation, and is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences as a training laboratory.

Major investment is on-going within the Trust and, with the building of the Teaching, Trauma and Tertiary care centre over the next few years, will reinforce the Trust as a key player in South East England.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Biochemistry department operates 3 sections across 2 sites: Automation, Special Chemistry and Immunology. The successful candidate will work across all sections of the department. The department runs a full 24-hour shift system - the successful candidates will be expected to fully participate in all aspects of this (including nights, weekends and bank holidays) subject to competency assessment.

• Automation operates across RSCH and PRH and consists of two Cobas 8000 lines (C702 and E801), C8100 pre-analytics, C513 HbA1c analyser, and osmometry.
• Special chemistry consists of Toxicology, Protein Electrophoresis, Trace Elements, First Trimester Screening, Manual Chemistry and is well equipped with state of the art equipment. This includes but is not limited to HRAM-MS, two LC/MS/MS systems and GC-MS for drugs of abuse analysis, trace elemental analysis (ICP-MS), ELISA workstations, renal stone analysis (FTIR) and gel electrophoresis with IEF for serum, urine and CSF.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joshua Travers Job title: Senior Lead Biomedical Scientist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01273 696955
Extension 64149