Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist to oversee the Biochemistry department. Candidates must have relevant NHS experience and an HCPC registration. The role involves conducting complex investigations and providing management within a state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with the latest technologies.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive Wellbeing Programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant NHS laboratory experience is mandatory.
• Ability to work independently and manage laboratory sections.
• Willingness to participate in shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex investigations for disease diagnosis.
• Provide management of laboratory sections and training for new staff.
• Participate in the 24/7 shift rota.

Skills

Autonomy

Professional Judgement

Communication

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

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The department provides a specialist Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology service to both acute and primary care, and to other trusts within the Sussex area. It is working towards accreditation with UKAS, and is approved by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences as a training laboratory.

We are looking for an enthusiastic HCPC Registered Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team and work in the Biochemistry department across Worthing Hospital, St Richards Hospital, Chichester and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham-by-Sea.

You will be working with the Lead BMS and other Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the section and be responsible for the smooth running of the Biochemistry service.

We offer a supportive environment, excellent development opportunities, and access to well-equipped labs. Our current platforms include brand new state of the art Abbott Alinity C and Is.

All staff will be expected to participate in the 24/7 shift rota once satisfying competency assessment.

Help shape the future of diagnostics at UHSussex — where innovation, learning, and community thrive.

We will only consider candidates with relevant NHS laboratory experience!

As a Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist the post holder will undertake an extensive range of complex investigations to assist in the diagnosis of disease and monitoring of treatment. These investigations include manual, semi-automated and automated techniques on highly specialised analytical equipment.

The post holder will provide day-to-day management of allocated sections within the laboratory under the direction of the Lead BMS but also deputising for them when required.

They will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely result service.

Also be competent to work independently in all areas of the laboratory and be able to work as an autonomous practitioner.

The department will be operating a 24/7 working shift pattern. Shift patterns include weekdays, evenings, nights and weekends and Bank Holidays. The post holder is required to participate in the shift system.

The post holder must maintain professional registration, demonstrating high professional standards of knowledge and competency by undertaking personal continuing professional development. They will also participate in the training and development of other staff.

It is expected that staff at Band 7 will support the department by taking on additional roles as required such as Health and Safety Officer or Training Officer if required and also support the H&S, training and quality roles.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Aidan Wickham Job title: Senior Lead BMS Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01243 788122

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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