Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Hospital seeks a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry for maternity cover until March 2026. The role involves maintaining quality standards, training staff, and providing high-quality patient services in a busy laboratory environment.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Annual leave

NHS discounts

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC as a BMS.
• Completed the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the quality management system.
• Train less experienced staff.
• Lead laboratory operations during shifts.

Skills

Knowledge of Biochemistry

Team Leadership

Education

MSc in Biomedical Science

Tools

Roche Cobas 8000

NORTSTAR BIO-UV analyser

Job description

Colchester Hospital - Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry

Colchester Hospital is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry to join our team on a maternity cover until 15/03/2026.

Qualifications and Experience:

• MSc in Biomedical Science
• Registered with the HCPC as a BMS
• Completed the IBMS specialist portfolio (Clinical Biochemistry) or equivalent proven experience in Biochemistry at band 6

Knowledge and Skills:

In-depth knowledge of modern Biochemistry laboratory requirements and previous experience working within a Biochemistry Department.

Laboratory Equipment and Service:

We are equipped with Roche Cobas 8000 analysers (c702/e801), P612 pre-analytics, and NORTSTAR BIO-UV analyser. As the spoke lab for ESNEFT, we operate a 24/7 service, and participation in the out-of-hours rota (which attracts night rate enhancement) is required.

Our Vision and Commitment:

We aim to deliver innovative, high-performing pathology services focused on our customers, ensuring high quality and compliance. Our department is clinically led, designed to maximize benefits through collaborative working, and committed to staff development through internal and external training opportunities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Maintain the quality management system
• Train less experienced staff
• Validate and authorize results
• Provide a safe, high-quality service to patients
• Mentor junior staff and support their development
• Lead laboratory operations during shifts, including out-of-hours work

Due to the nature of the work, staff will handle human body fluids, tissues, and hazardous chemicals, including blood, pus, urine, feces, and respiratory secretions.

About ESNEFT:

We serve nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex, providing hospital and community health services from various facilities. Employing over 12,000 staff, we support staff development, offer flexible working, and provide comprehensive benefits including pension schemes, annual leave, NHS discounts, and wellbeing programs.

We are committed to digital transformation with a partnership with Epic, bringing advanced electronic patient records to improve hospital life for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills, we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Dhanaraj Krishnamurthy
• Job Title: Biochemistry Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]