Biomedical Scientist

Transformation Unit; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Biochemistry team. The role is 37.5 hours per week across a shift pattern and includes participation in a 24/7 rota with an agenda for change uplift.

Applicants must be HCPC registered with IBMS specialist portfolio expectations; department uses Roche Cobas analysers. The lab is UKAS accredited and supports professional development and progression.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist required.
• IBMS accredited BSc Hons in Biomedical Science.
• Register with HCPC or eligible to register.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens.
• Rotate through Automation, Manual and Fetal Anomaly Screening sections.
• Handle hazardous materials safely and maintain quality in the service.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Clinical Biochemistry service.

Skills

Concentration

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

IBMS accredited BSc Hons in Biomedical Science

HCPC registration

Graduate with degree level or equivalent

Job description

Main area Biochemistry Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Shift work once fully trained) Job ref 264-8367412-CSS

Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Town Kettering Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

Biomedical Scientist

Band 5

Job overview

Candidates must be HCPC state registered as a Biomedical Scientist and it is desirable if applicants have laboratory competences gained in a clinical chemistry laboratory. An ability and commitment to work the shift system is required , participation in the 24/7 shift system, once trained, is expected and brings an additional payment at agenda for change pay rates

The post is full time, average working hours over the shift pattern 37.5 hours per week. As the post is Band 5 BMS the successful candidate is expected to undertake the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Chemistry. The Pathology Directorate at KGH provides services to primary and secondary care across North Northants. The department has UKAS Accreditation and is well equipped with Roche Cobas Pro analysers and pre‑analytics system. Areas of specialist interest include Fetal Anomaly Screening and HPLC.

The department has IBMS training approval, UKAS ISO15189 accreditation and encourages professional development.

Please note - Non HCPC Registered Applications will not be considered. This post is for currently registered BMS staff only.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in Clinical Biochemistry, you will be expected to perform a variety of complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens. You will be using graduate level knowledge of Biomedical Sciences and subsequent experience in Clinical Biochemistry to ensure delivery of a quality service.

The post holder will rotate through all sections of the laboratory. This includes Automation, Manual and Fetal Anomaly Screening . It involves performing a variety of complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens.

You will demonstrate skills and knowledge required including the safe handling of hazardous chemical and biological materials.

You must be able to concentrate for extended time periods to successfully complete complex investigations.

Contribute to the future development of the Clinical Biochemistry service.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person specification

• Ability to maintain a high level of concentration
• Able to prioritise workload
• Good organisational skills
• Knowledge of confidentiality requirements
• Some understanding of results relating to direct patient care
• Knowledge of H&S in the lab
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Education, Training & Qualifications

• An IBMS accredited BSc Hons degree in biomedical science
• Registration with the HCPC
• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.

Skills

• Ability to maintain a high level of concentration
• Good organisational skills

Knowledge and Experience

• Evidence of Pre registration laboratory experience
• Being able to work as a member of a team
• Safe handling biological material
• Requirement to use DSE

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.