Biomedical Scientist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist for a 12-month fixed-term position in Biochemistry. The role involves assisting in diagnostics and performing laboratory procedures in a fast-paced environment, promoting continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified Band 5 candidates with a desire to complete their specialist portfolio will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service.
• Perform a range of laboratory procedures competently.
• Participate in the provision of out-of-hours service.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Teamwork

Diagnostic service

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Overview

INTERNAL VACANCY

We are looking for an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.

The post is in Biochemistry at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and is open to internal candidates only.

12 months fixed term to cover maternity leave.

Suitably qualified Band 5 candidates with a desire to complete their specialist portfolio will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the provision of a diagnostic service.
• Understand, organise, and perform competently a range of laboratory procedures, either singly or as part of a team, that meet the training and qualifications of a HCPC registered BMS.
• Participate in the provision of out-of-hours service.
• May be required to work on any of our other sites, as needed.

Working for your organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) Pathology Services are accredited to UKAS standards. The Biochemistry section is equipped with Roche Cobas 8000 analysers, Roche pre-analytics, and middleware. The Protein section has Sebia, Phadia, and Binding Site analysers. The department is an approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory, and continuous professional development is actively encouraged.