Biomedical Scientist

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is inviting applications for State-Registered Biomedical Scientists to join its Clinical Biochemistry team. Responsibilities include delivering a high-quality service and participating in various working patterns. Candidates should have an Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science, and registration with HCPC, along with communication skills and laboratory experience. Training is provided, and the position offers a salary between £31,049 and £46,580 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development.
• Willing to undertake postgraduate qualifications.
• Knowledge of specimen pathways for all samples.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective service whilst striving for improvement.
• Participate in round-the-clock working patterns.
• Supervise MLA and assistant grade staff.

Skills

Experience of training other staff members

Experience working within a Clinical Biochemistry department

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to run laboratory equipment

Education

Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science

Registration with HCPC

Tools

Laboratory computer systems

Job description

The closing date is 14 December 2025

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated State-Registered Biomedical Scientists to join our friendly team in Clinical Biochemistry as part of the Blood Sciences Department.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and conscientious individual with a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver what is required to achieve a safe, high quality and effective service whilst continuously striving for improvement. The Trust serves a population of over 400,000 and is based in laboratories at Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI). The department has full UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and has IBMS approval for training. The department offers training and development opportunities for the right candidate to further develop their skills and ambitions.

The Biochemistry section is well equipped with a Siemens Labcell tracking system, Versacell X3, Advia chemistry 1800/XPT and Centaur XPT analysers interfaced to the Centralink system and linemaster software, along side other semi-automated platforms.

About us

Following a period of training and competency assessments the successful candidate will be expected to participate in round the clock working patterns, which include earlies, days, lates, nights, bank holidays and weekend working primarily at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, but with a requirement to work on a rotational basis at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

Previous laboratory experience and basic IT skills would be an advantage for the position however full training will be provided.

Job responsibilities

Full Job description and main responsibilities are described in the Job description attached.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• Accredited Degree in Biomedical Science and a completed registration portfolio
• registration with HCPC
• Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in continued professional development. Create own personal development plan.
• Willing to undertake post graduate qualification e.g. Specialist Portfolio
• Fully trained in all areas of the Clinical Biochemistry department
• Knowledge of the specimen pathways for all samples, including reference laboratory tests.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Experience of training other staff members
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience with laboratory computer systems.
• Willingness to take part in providing out of hours service
• To be able to deal with sensitive data in accordance with departmental and Trust guide lines
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in laboratory practice in Clinical Biochemistry Department.
• experience of working within a Clinical Biochemistry department
• Supervision of MLA and assistant/associate practitioner grade staff
• Experience of stock control systems.
• Experience of involvement in laboratory and clinical audit
• Active participation in Service Development.
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory accreditation and other quality standards associated with Clinical Biochemistry Department
• Ability to run, maintain and fault find on laboratory equipment.
• To give presentations on results of trials or audit to interested parties in the Trust

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbal with all levels of staff and the customers of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata