Biomedical Scientist, Infection Sciences Department - Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Health Services Laboratories; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for the Infection Sciences Department at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. The role involves delivering high-quality pathology services and participating in a 24/7 laboratory operation. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Biomedical Science and HCPC registration. Opportunities for training, competitive salary, and employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Cash healthcare plan

Sick Pay Entitlement

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Established knowledge in Biomedical Science required.
• Registration with HCPC is necessary.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivery of pathology services in Infection Sciences.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of testing.
• Support 24/7 operation of the laboratory.

Skills

Willingness to participate in all shifts

Attention to detail

Commitment to service excellence

Education

Approved undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Hemel Hempstead Hospital, HP2 4AD

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist

Department: Infection Sciences

Location: Hemel Hempstead Hospital, HP2 4AD

Contract / Hours: Permanent, Full Time (33.5 hours per week)

Salary: Up to £36,626.66 per annum DOE

About us

Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand. Sonic Healthcare UK encompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts. Over 2,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner. Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value and long-term investment to healthcare. With our core laboratory based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, we also have an expanding site in Manchester as well as smaller hospital-based laboratories across the country. We maintain rigorously high standards of quality, whilst also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology and significant investment in infrastructure and IT.

Due to the nature of work that Sonic Healthcare UK undertakes, our clients require that Employees filling certain roles, need, as part of their on-boarding to complete a DBS Check. This role falls in to the category of requiring a DBS check (standard).

About the role

A vacancy has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist (BMS) in our Infection Sciences Department based at Hemel Homestead Hospital following implementation of a new Pathology and Phlebotomy services programme commissioned by the Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board with services set to commence from 1st March 2025. The laboratory at Hemel Hempstead and ESL Watford provides 24/7 testing for acute and urgent care areas of the hospital as well as some onsite testing for the local community. The successful candidate will join our team of dedicated biomedical scientists and associate practitioners in delivering a high-quality pathology service. The ideal candidate will be committed to service excellence and have a genuine desire for continued personal and professional development. Candidates should have a suitable approved undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science (or equivalent) and be registered with the HCPC. Previous hospital laboratory experience would be helpful, however full training will be provided for all work performed. The laboratory operates a 24/7 service so the successful candidate will be expected to participate in all shifts required to cover this timeframe.

Responsibilities include contributing to the delivery of pathology services in the Infection Sciences department, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and quality of testing, and supporting a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Approved undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience is desirable; full training will be provided.
• DBS check (standard) is required as part of on-boarding.
• Willingness to participate in all shifts to cover a 24/7 service.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities supporting professional development
• Annual salary review with no banding restrictions; salary negotiated based on experience
• Discounted gym membership (corporate scheme with Better Gyms)
• Cash healthcare plan (dentist and opticians)
• Sick Pay Entitlement: 5 paid days in the first year, 20 days thereafter
• Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
• Life Assurance with salary continuation for long-term illness (six months qualifying period)
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting staff wellbeing
• Season Ticket Loan (interest-free)
• Perkbox access to staff perks and benefits
• Company Pension Scheme
• Competitive annual leave allowance – 28 days
• Flexible working hours and shift pattern arrangements

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required. We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities. PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA.

Vacancy ID: 034966

Closing Date: 30-Sep-2025

Contact Person: Arezou Fanaie

Contact Email: LNKD1_UKTJ