Senior Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS trust in Cornwall is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead the Clinical Chemistry service at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. The role involves managing the Speciality Assay laboratory and providing leadership to the wider Chemistry team. Applicants must be HCPC registered with significant experience in Clinical Chemistry. Competitive salary and full-time fixed term contract for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Highly developed knowledge of routine/specialised manual and automated laboratory investigations.
• Awareness of UKAS Pathology Accreditation requirements.
• Experience supervising a section of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the Speciality Assay service in the Clinical Chemistry Department.
• Provide managerial and professional leadership across the department.

Skills

Knowledge of routine/specialised laboratory investigations

Good interpretative skills

Organisational skills

Education

HCPC Registered BMS

MSc in relevant discipline or Equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Biomedical Scientist to lead and inspire the Clinical Chemistry service at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. The post holder will be the section lead for the Speciality assay laboratory and will oversee the use and management of technologies such as HPLC and Capillary Electrophoresis.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the management and delivery of the Speciality Assay service in the Clinical Chemistry Department, and support management across the wider Chemistry Team. The post holder will be a state registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) with extensive experience and knowledge in Specialist Clinical Chemistry. The post holder will provide managerial and professional leadership across the wider department.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly withvisitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Details Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-7344552

Job locations

RCHT

Truro

TR1 3LQ

Job description Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• HCPC Registered BMS
• MSc in relevant discipline or Equivalent

Experience Essential

• Highly developed knowledge of routine/specialised manual and automated laboratory investigations.
• Awareness of UKAS Pathology Accreditation (UKAS) requirements, NHS screening programmes requirements and quality management systems
• Experience to supervise a section of the laboratory

Desirable

• NHS experience in a Blood Sciences position

Practical and Intellectual Skills Essential

• Good interpretative skills and able to explain complex information to requesting Consultants and other service users.
• An extensive understanding of theoretical and practical Clinical Chemistry

Desirable

• Good Organisational Skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• HCPC Registered BMS
• MSc in relevant discipline or Equivalent

Experience Essential

• Highly developed knowledge of routine/specialised manual and automated laboratory investigations.
• Awareness of UKAS Pathology Accreditation (UKAS) requirements, NHS screening programmes requirements and quality management systems
• Experience to supervise a section of the laboratory

Desirable

• NHS experience in a Blood Sciences position

Practical and Intellectual Skills Essential

• Good interpretative skills and able to explain complex information to requesting Consultants and other service users.
• An extensive understanding of theoretical and practical Clinical Chemistry

Desirable

• Good Organisational Skills

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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

RCHT

Truro

TR1 3LQ

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

RCHT

Truro

TR1 3LQ

Employer's website

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