Senior Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Biochemistry

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS trust in London is seeking a proactive Senior Biomedical Scientist for its Clinical Biochemistry department. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performing pathology network while ensuring high standards of care. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team, utilizing advanced biochemistry technologies and methodologies. This position emphasizes career progression and leadership development within a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services to a diverse community in east London.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of automated biochemistry technologies and methodologies.
• Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Clinical Biochemistry department effectively.
• Participate in night duties to support clinical services.

Skills

Automated Biochemistry Technologies

Leadership Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent

Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry)

Job description

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Senior Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Biochemistry)

Band 7

Main area: Clinical Biochemistry Lab. Grade: Band 7. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Job ref: 259-7151523ESEL

Site: Royal London Hospital. Town: London. Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inc. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 07/05/2025 23:59

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We aim to deliver high standards of harm-free care, ensure patients are treated in the right place at the right time, and be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Blood Sciences within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointly owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own governance framework, with equal voice and voting rights for each trust. The Pathology Partnership is one of the largest NHS pathology providers, combining teams from each trust to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services.

A comprehensive transformation initiative is underway to create a single, integrated pathology network spanning seven hospital laboratories, centered around The Royal London Hospital, a major trauma centre supporting various clinical specialties across our affiliated hospital sites.

This network offers extensive technical and leadership development opportunities, with a focus on career progression and succession planning.

***This post is predominantly a Night role***

Main duties of the job

We are seeking proactive, dynamic team members for the role of Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Clinical Biochemistry department.

The post holder must have a thorough understanding of automated biochemistry technologies and methodologies.

Effective leadership and management skills are essential, with the ability to work collaboratively towards shared goals.

The successful candidate will be based at RLH but may work flexibly across different teams and laboratories.

Participation in the Agenda for Change shift pattern is required to support clinical services, with a focus on night duties.

Candidates must be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist and meet one of the following criteria:

• CPSM Log book ‘Blue book’ (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003.
• Registration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003-2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005).
• Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards) and MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent, or IBMS Fellowship in Clinical Biochemistry.

Compliance with these criteria is mandatory and must be clearly documented in your application.

Working for our organisation

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership provides services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The partnership operates with a hub-and-spoke model, with RLH as the main hub.

Pathology services include Blood Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Cellular Pathology, Immunology, Cytogenetics, Molecular Hematology, and others. The total operating costs are approximately £126m per year, with a workforce of around 822 WTE. We are committed to our We Care values and fostering an inclusive, respectful work environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. The full job description and person specification are available as attachments.

Note: For sponsorship salary calculations, H CAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles to ensure fairness.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

Greg Dearman, Biochemistry Scientific Lead: 0203 246 0443

Additional notes on application process, equal opportunities, and safeguarding policies are included in the original description and should be reviewed by applicants.