Biomedical Scientist

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Biomedical Scientist for their Clinical Biochemistry laboratory, located in Haywards Heath and Brighton. The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in a 24-hour shift system that includes nights and weekends, alongside providing critical clinical services. Candidates must have HCPC registration and laboratory experience, especially within the NHS. This role offers the chance for continued professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Buddy support for new members

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold HCPC registration.
• Experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Previous NHS laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 24-hour shift system including nights and weekends.
• Work across all sections of the Clinical Biochemistry laboratory.
• Provide timely and efficient clinical services.
• Undergo specialist training for complex investigations.

Skills

HCPC registration

Laboratory experience

NHS laboratory experience

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited from HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists for the Registered Biomedical Scientist role within the Clinical Biochemistry laboratory at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The role is based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, with rotation through all sections of the laboratory. Candidates who are working towards HCPC registration are eligible to apply. The full band 5 post will be awarded once full HCPC registration is 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. The laboratory holds ISO15189 UKAS accreditation and is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science as a training laboratory.

The department plans major investment and will benefit from the Trust’s development projects to reinforce its role in South East England.

Main duties / 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 and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of this (including nights, weekends and bank holidays) subject to competency assessment.

• Automation operates across RSCH and PRH and includes two Cobas 8000 lines (C702 and E801), C8100 pre-analytics, C513 HbA1c analyser, and osmometry.
• Special chemistry comprises Toxicology, Protein Electrophoresis, Trace Elements, First Trimester Screening, and Manual Chemistry; equipment includes HRAM-MS, two LC/MS/MS systems, GC-MS for drugs of abuse analysis, ICP-MS, ELISA workstations, renal stone analysis (FTIR) and gel electrophoresis with IEF for serum, urine and CSF.
• The department provides a specialist 24/7 Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology service to acute and primary care, and to other trusts within the Sussex area. It performs in excess of 5 million tests per year across RSCH and PRH sites.

Working pattern

The department operates a 24-hour shift system. The successful candidates will be expected to fully participate in all aspects of this system (including nights, weekends and bank holidays) subject to competency assessment.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• HCPC registration
• Laboratory experience
• NHS laboratory experience

Desirable criteria

• NHS laboratory experience in Clinical Biochemistry

Additional information

As a Registered Biomedical Scientist, the post-holder will undertake further specialist training in a range of complex investigations using manual, semi-automated and automated techniques on highly specialised analysers to aid in diagnosis and monitoring. The post-holder will work as part of a team to provide an efficient, cost-effective and timely clinical service. The department provides a specialist 24/7 service to both acute and primary care and to other trusts within the Sussex area.

About UHSussex and our values

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we encourage an inclusive environment where patient care comes first. We offer staff networks, buddy support for new members and a Wellbeing Programme designed to support work-life balance. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We value learning, teaching and training to help you grow and develop, and we hope you will have a long and fulfilling career with us.

Important information for applicants

Notes on visa sponsorship: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Other information includes DBS checks where applicable, and general guidance on flexible working discussions with the recruiting/line manager. Closing adverts and visa-related information are provided for transparency.

Application and process

For full details of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the full job description on the Trust website. The department reserves the right to close the role early if a high volume of applications is received.