Senior Biomedical Scientist Chemical Pathology

NHS Professionals Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist specialized in Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology to support hospital operations. You will supervise daily lab activities, manage staff training, and oversee quality management. The ideal candidate will be HCPC-registered with a BSc in Biomedical Science and advanced qualifications. Competitive flexibility in scheduling and continuous learning opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Chemical Pathology and Immunology.
• Thorough knowledge of laboratory theory and minimum identification criteria.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Lead BMS during their absence.
• Supervise daily operations of the Routine Haematology Department.
• Oversee training and support for qualification trainees.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure quality control.
• Authorise and review test results, escalate significant findings.

Skills

Clinical Biochemistry

Immunology

Quality Control

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

MSc, FIBMS, or equivalent Specialist Portfolio

Tools

Architect Analysers

Tosoh

HM-JACK

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist Chemical Pathology

We havean exciting opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist in ClinicalBiochemistry/Immunology. The service supports all hospital wards anddepartments, as well as GPs, clinics, and private hospitals across central andsouth Buckinghamshire and beyond. The central laboratory is based at StokeMandeville Hospital, with a satellite laboratory at Wycombe Hospital. You areexpected to work at either site as required by the service.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry, you will be expected to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Comprehensive Blood Sciences laboratory theory, including quality control and assurance processes, and adherence to minimum identification criteria for samples and requests. You must hold HCPCregistration as a Biomedical Scientist and possess strong knowledge in ClinicalBiochemistry and Immunology. The department is well-equipped with modern, standardisedanalysers, including Architect, Tosoh, Osmo 1 (Advanced Instruments),Chlorochek, HM-JACK, UVikon in Biochemistry, and Helena V8 in Immunology.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

• To deputise for the Lead BMS during periods of absence and contribute tothe overall management of the Haematology and Blood Transfusion departments.
• To supervise and support daily operations within the Routine HaematologyDepartment, ensuring smooth workflow and high performance.
• To oversee training and education, including technical instruction andsupervision of project work for basic and post-basic qualification trainees.
• To maintain and monitor laboratory equipment, including calibration,quality control, and the introduction of new technologies and systems.
• To authorise and review test results, initiate further investigationswhere necessary, and escalate clinically significant findings to medical staff.
• To support staff development and quality management, including conductingappraisals, assisting with PDPs, and contributing to the Blood Sciences QualityManagement System.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification.
• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in Chemical Pathology, Immunology, and Biochemistry.
• Must hold an MSc, FIBMS, or IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry, or possess equivalent Band 7-level experience in a relevant field.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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.