Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join the Chemical Pathology section within Blood Sciences. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) with HCPC registration required.

You will perform equipment maintenance, QC, and SOP-adherence, delivering a full range of biochemical analyses on Beckman-Coulter DxI 800 and DxC AU analysers, supporting high-quality patient results in a busy NHS laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree or equivalent approved by IBMS.
• HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist.
• Health and Safety training.
• Quality management training.

Responsibilities

• Act as a State Registered Biomedical Scientist providing a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services in Chemical Pathology.
• Perform equipment maintenance, quality controls and troubleshooting under SOPs.
• Operate within the Quality Management System (QMS) and departmental policies.

Skills

Team communication

High throughput environment

NHS laboratory experience

Education

IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree

HCPC registration

Health and Safety training

Quality management training

Job description

Go back Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 01 October 2026

12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover)

This role is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professionals Council registration to join the Great Western Hospitals Chemical Pathology section within Blood Sciences department as a Biomedical Scientist.

The post holder will join a team of dedicated professionals working to deliver high quality test results and excellent care to patients across Swindon and the surrounding area. The Great Western Hospitals Blood Science department handles over 6 million test requests per year and offers a large repertoire of tests for our patients.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK, unless you are currently being paid top of the band 5 salary scale in line with your experience.

For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be trained to perform a variety of tasks such as equipment maintenance, quality controls and troubleshooting procedures, as well as more specialised procedures. The laboratory operates a quality management system (QMS) which all staff members engage with to ensure all processes are followed according to SOPs and documented according to the departmental policies.

The laboratory operates a quality management system (QMS) which all staff members engage with to ensure all processes are followed according to SOPs and documented according to the departmental policies.

The Chemical Pathology department performs analysis of a variety of clinical biochemistry tests through the automated equipment. This is currently provided by Beckman-Coulter and consists of two sets of DxI 800 analysers linked to DxC AU 700 analysers via a Powerlink and a single stand alone DxC AU 700. The department also provides services for xanthochromia, drugs of abuse analysis and HbA1c in a dedicated area of the lab.

Senior Biomedical Scientists support this role and other BMS roles in the department.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job responsibilities

To act as a State Registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) who provides a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services throughout the Chemical Pathology department.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Qualifications

• IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree (or equivalent approved by the IBMS)
• HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist
• Health and Safety training
• Quality management training

Experience

• Experience working and communicating as part of a diverse team
• Experience working in a high-through put environment
• Demonstratable experience working within an NHS laboratory environment

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.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum pro rata