Biomedical Scientist

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a State Registered Biomedical Scientist to analyse various samples and conduct diagnostic tests. The role requires substantial experience and sound scientific knowledge in Clinical Chemistry. The organization is committed to flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as State Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientists.
• Sound scientific knowledge in Clinical Chemistry.
• Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyse blood, serum, plasma, urine, and more.
• Conduct diagnostic tests including liver and bone function tests.
• Work rotationally across various diagnostic sections.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

State Registered Biomedical Scientists

Clinical Chemistry experience

Job description

Overview

Biomedical Scientists are responsible for analysing samples to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease processes and monitoring of drug therapy by the application of automated, semi‑automated and manual analytical techniques. Diagnostic tests include examination of blood, serum, plasma, urine, faeces, biological fluids and renal and gall stones. Investigations include for example, liver, bone and endocrine function tests, sweat tests, therapeutic drug and diabetes monitoring and tumour marker tests.

Responsibilities

• Analyse a wide range of samples including blood, serum, plasma, urine, faeces, biological fluids, renal and gall stones.
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as liver, bone and endocrine function tests, sweat tests, therapeutic drug monitoring, diabetes monitoring and tumour marker tests.
• Work as part of a team on a rotational basis throughout all diagnostic sections (Automation, Immunoassay, Special Assay, Reception and Separation).
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of Clinical Chemistry and current laboratory working practices.
• After a satisfactory competency assessment, be contactable on an emergency telephone line and provide an out‑of‑hours analytical Clinical Chemistry service for the Trust.

Working for our organisation

Black Country Pathology Services is part of the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands. We provide primary, acute and community services and are proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. Our workforce is built to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health‑care challenges of tomorrow. We are passionate about the value that diverse thinking and lived experience bring, enabling us to become a learning organisation and a leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We have been rated as “Good” by the CQC and have received numerous awards, including the Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

Flexible Working

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region, we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work‑life balance. We consider all requests for flexible working, taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the onboarding process.

Applications

Applications are invited from State Registered Biomedical Scientists. Candidates should have substantial experience as State Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientists in Clinical Chemistry, with sound scientific and technical knowledge and abilities, as well as excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Details

The Department is UKAS accredited and serves a population of around 410,000, with a wider catchment area. It provides a full range of analytical services to the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Cannock and Woverhampton CCGs, producing approximately 6 million test results per year. The laboratory moved into a new, state‑of‑the‑art facility in early 2013, equipped with new analysers and pre‑analytical systems linked by an automated sample track. Consideration may be given to newly State‑registered Biomedical Scientists or students approaching State registration with Clinical Chemistry experience.