Clinical Biochemistry BMS - Specialist

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a State Registered Biomedical Scientist to deliver a comprehensive range of diagnostic services across Clinical Biochemistry. The role involves liaising with hospital clinicians, GPs and service users, with autonomy within professional boundaries.

The post includes troubleshooting, quality assurance, and contributing to out-of-hours coverage across three laboratory sites. HCPC registration and IBMS qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• State Registration with HCPC and current registration status.
• Competence level equivalent to Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry.
• Willingness to contribute to out-of-hours service.

Responsibilities

• Perform automated and manual laboratory procedures across sections.
• Verify and validate results and ensure accuracy.
• Liaise with clinicians, patients and service users as required.
• Staff laboratories within the Trust as needed.
• Assist with training of junior colleagues and Trainee BMSs.

Skills

State Registration

Biomedical Scientist

Laboratory procedures

Quality assurance

Education

IBMS Diploma (Clinical Biochemistry/Biomedical Science)

Tools

Laboratory IT systems

Automated analyzers

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a State Registered Biomedical Scientist to deliver a comprehensive range of diagnostic services across Clinical Biochemistry. The role involves liaising with hospital clinicians, GPs and service users, with autonomy within professional boundaries.

The post includes troubleshooting, quality assurance, and contributing to out-of-hours coverage across three laboratory sites. HCPC registration and IBMS qualifications are preferred.