Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Chemistry

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the UK seeks an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist for their clinical team. You will work in a modern laboratory providing routine biochemistry testing, with a requirement to engage in a 24/7 shift system. Ideal candidates will possess strong scientific knowledge and be able to excel in both independent and team settings. Flexible working, including weekends and bank holidays, is expected.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Ability to manage independent work and team collaboration required.
• Participation in a 24/7 shift system post-training required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in routine biochemistry testing.
• Work in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.
• Support CPD participation and training.

Skills

Strong scientific and technical knowledge

Good organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

High concentration

Attention to detail

Tools

Roche Cobas Chemistry/Immunoassay analyzers

Job description

An opportunity has arisen within the Department of Clinical Chemistry for an enthusiastic, highly motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the team.

The department is situated in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art laboratory and provides routine biochemistry testing to inpatients, outpatients, and GP surgeries in the Mansfield & Ashfield and Newark & Sherwood areas. The laboratory is equipped with Roche Cobas Chemistry/Immunoassay analyzers and pre/post analytics. The department has full UKAS accreditation and HCPC/IBMS training status, with active encouragement for CPD participation.

Strong scientific and technical knowledge are vital, as is the ability to manage the demands of independent work within our team and whilst lone working. Good organisational and interpersonal skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to maintain high levels of concentration are also essential.

After an initial period of training, you will be expected to participate in the department’s 24/7 shift system. Flexible working is required, including weekend and bank holiday rotas, once trained.

Please refer to the attached job description for the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

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 over 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

Our organization prioritizes patient-centered care, ensuring every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family. We expect staff to be caring, kind, and courteous, fostering a supportive environment. We are a clinically-led organization and proud of our reputation.

Our Trust has been voted the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven consecutive years in the NHS Staff Survey. The Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘outstanding’ for care, and King’s Mill Hospital is the only ‘outstanding’ NHS hospital in the East Midlands.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Mark Somes
• Job title: Senior Biomedical Scientist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]