Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Chemistry) - Registered/Specialist

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network as a Biomedical Scientist at Rotherham Hospital. You will ensure high-quality test performance, maintain laboratory standards, and participate in ongoing professional development within a supportive team. The position offers a chance to contribute to patient care and the healthcare transformation in the region.

Qualifications

• IBMS accredited degree required.
• Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Commitment to maintain laboratory competencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests efficiently according to established protocols.
• Maintain laboratory equipment for accurate results.
• Participate in out of hours service as required.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Manual Dexterity

Health & Safety Awareness

Education

IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences

Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio

IBMS Specialist Diploma in a relevant specialist subject (Band 6)

Tools

Siemens Atellica Equipment

Job description

Job summary

South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) is on a transformational journey that will fully integrate our existing pathology services, providing the best possible service for patients and clinicians across the Integrated Care System. It is our mission to deliver high-quality and innovative laboratory medicine solutions to patients, clinicians and partners to improve health, add value to patient care, safeguard best clinical outcomes and support the transformation of healthcare across SYB and beyond.

A vacancy has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and hardworking team in the Clinical Chemistry department at Rotherham Hospital, which forms part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network.

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with a flexible approach to work.

Participation in the out of hours service is an essential requirement, once deemed competent in all relevant areas. The OOH service is provided over 24/7, 365 days.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must possess an IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences, ideally with relevant experience in Clinical Chemistry, and hold current registration with the HCPC (Band 5/Band 6 BMS). If applying for a Band 6 role, candidates will have completed the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry or be ready for assessment.

• Ensure all tests are performed efficiently within the assigned time and in accordance with established protocols to the required standards.
• Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
• Maintain complex pieces of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results are produced for patients.
• Participate in out of hours rotas covering the 24/7 routine Biochemistry service.
• To be accountable for own professional actions and work for long periods of time without direct supervision.
• Assist in monitoring quality standards, perform audit as directed in line with service needs.
• Monitor stock levels and assist senior members of staff with ordering and organising stock as required.
• Participate in regular CPD activities to maintain up to date knowledge and experience

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.

As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Details Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-0316-DIR

Job locations

Rotherham Hospital

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
• Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio or equivalent
• Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory Training and required Laboratory competencies
• Commitment to complete the relevant Specialist BMS IBMS portfolio
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in a relevant specialist subject (Band 6)

Desirable

• Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training

Experience Essential

• Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
• Detailed understanding of job content
• Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices
• Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory (Microbiology/Virology/Histopathology/ Bood sciences * laboratory) (Band 6)
• Multi - disciplinary awareness (Band 6)
• Experience with a wide range of laboratory techniques in use across Blood sciences (Band 6)
• Experience working within a laboratory providing local, regional or national tertiary reference facilities (Band 6)
• Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and /or equipment (Band 6)
• Experience with the UKAS accreditation process (Band 6)

Desirable

• Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience
• Multi - disciplinary awareness
• Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Keyboard and basic IT skills
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
• Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades
• Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
• Evidence of good manual dexterity
• Able to follow and work to SOP and Policy
• Ability to work individually and part of a team.
• Maintains composure in pressurised situations
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis

Desirable

• Experience in using Siemens Atellica Equipment

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
• Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio or equivalent
• Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory Training and required Laboratory competencies
• Commitment to complete the relevant Specialist BMS IBMS portfolio
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in a relevant specialist subject (Band 6)

Desirable

• Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training

Experience Essential

• Experience with a range of laboratory techniques
• Detailed understanding of job content
• Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices
• Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory (Microbiology/Virology/Histopathology/ Bood sciences * laboratory) (Band 6)
• Multi - disciplinary awareness (Band 6)
• Experience with a wide range of laboratory techniques in use across Blood sciences (Band 6)
• Experience working within a laboratory providing local, regional or national tertiary reference facilities (Band 6)
• Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and /or equipment (Band 6)
• Experience with the UKAS accreditation process (Band 6)

Desirable

• Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience
• Multi - disciplinary awareness
• Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Keyboard and basic IT skills
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
• Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades
• Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
• Evidence of good manual dexterity
• Able to follow and work to SOP and Policy
• Ability to work individually and part of a team.
• Maintains composure in pressurised situations
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing scientific analysis

Desirable

• Experience in using Siemens Atellica Equipment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Hospital

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Hospital

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)