Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Chemistry)

Sfh Tr; Stanton Hill; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC‑registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Chemistry team at King’s Mill Hospital on a fixed‑term 12‑month basis.

The role is full time (37.5 hours) with a 24/7 shift pattern, located in Sutton‑in‑Ashfield. A strong scientific background and UK registrations are essential for the post.

Formación

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist is essential.
• IBMS Certificate of Competence required for eligibility.
• Degree in Biological/Biomedical Sciences is mandatory.
• European Computer Driving Licence referenced in the qualification.

Responsabilidades

• Work within Clinical Chemistry as part of a 24/7 shift system.
• Participate in mandatory training and development.
• Adhere to national NHS and King’s Mill Hospital procedures.

Conocimientos

Understanding of Biomedical Scientist

Strong scientific & technical acumen

Educación

BSc or MSc in Biological/Biomedical Sciences

HCPC registered as Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Certificate of Competence

European Computer Driving Licence

Herramientas

Roche cobas pro analysers

Descripción del empleo

Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Chemistry)

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area Clinical Chemistry Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 12 months (fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shift system in operation) Job ref 214-CSTO-8328824

Site King's Mill Hospital Town Sutton-in-Ashfield Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in this role, we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and know that happy colleagues deliver better care.

Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As such, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. We believe that a diverse team better represents the communities we serve and brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our work.

Job overview

Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking a talented and motivated HCPC‑registered Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly, dynamic Clinical Chemistry team at King’s Mill Hospital on a fixed term basis.

We are looking for an individual with strong scientific and technical acumen, capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a busy diagnostic environment. Candidates who bring excellent organisational skills, confident communication, and a meticulous approach to their work will thrive in this role. This is a chance to showcase your expertise in a department that values your contribution and actively supports your professional development.

You will be based within the state‑of‑the‑art Pathology Department at King’s Mill Hospital, working alongside a dedicated and supportive team committed to delivering high‑quality patient care..

Once fully trained you will participate in the 24/7 the shift system, working in line with UKAS standards. The department uses Roche cobas pro analysers.

It is essential that you have completed the Certificate of Competence to be considered for this post.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Working for our organisation

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically‑led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as ‘outstanding’ for care and our King’s Mill Hospital as the only ‘outstanding’ NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Knowledge Requirements

• Understanding of the role of Biomedical Scientist

Qualifications

• BSc (or MSc) in an accredited Biological / Biomedical Sciences degree
• HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist
• IBMS Certificate of Competence
• European Computer Driving Licence

Further Training

• Participates in Continuing Professional Development

Experience

• Previous laboratory experience

Contractual Requirements

• 37.5 hrs per week, working on any shift within the full shift system as rostered
• Annual attendance at mandatory training
• To work on any site as rostered

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Home Office guidance has changed. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

We as a Trust support the use of AI and other tools to support your application. However, all personal statements and behavioural examples must be truthful and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your own personal/professional experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility.

For the avoidance of doubt, plagiarism includes presenting the ideas or experiences of others or content generated by artificial intelligence as your own. We review all applications carefully to ensure that the information provided in your supporting statement aligns with your qualifications, work history and the duties undertaken within those roles. Your experience will also be explored further during the interview process.

Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.

In submitting an application, you authorise Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any current and previous NHS Service details and you agree to the Trust obtaining and transferring personal date held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be shared using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and third party systems via an automated process and will only be used for the purposes of maintaining your employment record.

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and then the money will then be deducted from your first salary once you've commenced employment. The current price of a check is £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.

Please note any genuine job offer letters will only be received if you have applied, interviewed, and received a verbal offer from the appointing manager for a vacancy within Sherwood Forest Hospitals. If you receive a job offer and you are not sure of its authenticity, please report it to the following email [e-mail]

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.