Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to deliver high-quality pathology services and assist in diagnostic testing. The ideal candidate will have relevant biomedical science qualifications and recent histology experience in a UKAS-accredited lab. This full-time position offers a salary up to £33,998.78 per annum, depending on experience, with a commitment to providing the best patient care.

Qualifications

• Recent Histology working experience in a UKAS-accredited laboratory.
• Good working knowledge of analytical equipment across a range of techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pathology services.
• Maintain records of specimens, results, reagents and consumables.
• Support the validation and assessment of new equipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical equipment knowledge

Education

Relevant qualifications in multidisciplinary biomedical science

Job description

Overview

Biomedical Scientist – Leeds Hospital | Pathology | Permanent | Full time | Up to £33,998.78 per annum depending on experience | 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties

As a Biomedical Scientist, you will:

• Deliver high-quality pathology services
• Complete your share of covering the out-of-hours on-call service
• Perform biomedical diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and quality control
• Keep records of specimens, results, reagents and consumables
• Support the validation and assessment of new equipment and new diagnostic procedures
• Help ensure we deliver the very best experience for patients

About us

Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital is located in the heart of Leeds city centre. We are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients. Our hospital handles complex surgery with a Level 3 critical care unit and offers a comprehensive diagnostic service including cardiology tests, diagnostic imaging (MR, CT, Mammography, Plain film, Ultrasound) and a fully equipped Physiotherapy department. We invite you to apply and develop your career with us.

Job responsibilities

As a Biomedical Scientist at our Leeds Hospital, you’ll bring relevant qualifications and laboratory experience in multidisciplinary biomedical science. You will have recent Histology working experience in a UKAS-accredited laboratory. You should have good working knowledge of analytical equipment across a range of techniques and be a natural communicator and team player who shares our commitment to quality.

• Deliver high-quality pathology services
• Complete your share of covering the out-of-hours on-call service
• Perform biomedical diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and quality control
• Keep records of specimens, results, reagents and consumables
• Support the validation and assessment of new equipment and new diagnostic procedures
• Help ensure we deliver the very best experience for patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in multidisciplinary biomedical science as a Biomedical Scientist

Experience

• Recent Histology working experience in a UKAS-accredited laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist
• Good working knowledge of analytical equipment across a range of techniques
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a Disclosure check will be required by the DBS.