Biomedical Scientist band 5/6

The Royal Berkshire; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for a fixed term of 12 months. The successful candidate will work within the Biochemistry department, supporting diagnostic testing, participating in a shift rota, and benefiting from extensive professional development opportunities. This role requires a relevant degree in Biomedical Science and a commitment to high-quality patient care. The laboratory is well equipped and recognized for its training capabilities.

Benefits

Access to courses up to Master's degree

Innovative practices

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Blood Sciences with knowledge of Biochemistry.
• Accredited certification in Biomedical Science.
• Participation in out-of-hours responsibilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests in Biochemistry.
• Participate in the shift rota, including nights and weekends.
• Support the training of staff and development of junior members.

Skills

Team-oriented collaboration

Shift work flexibility

Clinical skills in Biochemistry

Education

Relevant Biomedical Science degree

Master’s degree (desirable)

Tools

Roche instruments

Abbott Alinity instruments

Job description

Biomedical Scientist Band 5/6 - Fixed Term 12 Months

We have a position in Blood Sciences - Biochemistry, available for a Biomedical Scientist at Band 5 or a Specialist Biomedical Scientist at Band 6.

If you are looking for a Specialist BMS or BMS position within one of the largest NHS-led pathology services in the South of England, we offer:

• Innovative practices
• Strong, personal, and professional development opportunities
• A laboratory at the forefront of the national Modernising Pathology agenda, with forward-thinking, team-oriented staff

We support your development by providing access to courses up to and including a Master’s degree. We also support staff development through internal and external courses in management, Health & Safety, and Quality Management.

You will work in rotation within the biochemistry department, participating in the out-of-hours shift rota. The laboratory is well-equipped with Roche instruments and is relocating to a new state-of-the-art site with Abbott Alinity instruments, with a planned go-live date for July 2023.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the shift rota, which includes nights and weekends. Band 5 applicants will be supported to complete the specialist portfolio and, upon completion, will be upgraded to Band 6.

Our laboratory is accredited for UKAS ISO:15189, MHRA, and is recognized as a training laboratory by the IBMS for both registration and specialist portfolios, leading to HCPC registration.

Reading, situated on the River Thames, has excellent road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. It offers great leisure, shopping facilities, and a vibrant cultural scene, making it a wonderful place to live, work, and play. The area also provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best schools in the UK.

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as "Good".

Our values: Compassionate, Inspirational, Resourceful, Excellent — these reflect the kind of Trust we aspire to be. Join our dedicated and talented staff to help us achieve this.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Ibtisam Osman
• Job Title: Site Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]