Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist. Responsibilities include analytical tests and service delivery outside routine hours. Candidates should prepare for a DBS check and possess the ability to work flexibly across various locations. The position supports career development and aims to promote staff health and wellbeing.

Benefits

27 days annual leave on commencement

NHS discounts

Employee of the Month recognition

Qualifications

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as required.
• Applicants should create a UKVI account and may need to obtain an eVisa.
• Flexible working is supported.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the full analytical repertoire of tests.
• Work autonomously to deliver pathology services.
• Participate in cross-training.
• Adhere to regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Job description

Overview

Specialist Biomedical Science (BMS) staff carry out analyses on blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease, enabling diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of treatment effectiveness. They also carry out population screening for inherited or malignant disorders. Specialist BMS work as autonomous practitioners to provide a pathology service outside routine hours and may rotate throughout the department, gaining depth of knowledge in specific areas.

The post holder is required to participate in a 24-hour shift pattern. Cross-training in other traditional disciplines may be required and staff may be expected to work at any site where Pathology is provided by Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust. The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the full analytical repertoire of tests across the department and provide high standards of patient care in a clinical pathology service.
• Work autonomously with limited supervision to deliver pathology services for the Trust outside routine hours.
• Participate in cross-training and be prepared to work at any site where Pathology is provided by the Trust.
• Rotate through the department to develop depth of knowledge in specific areas.
• Adhere to all relevant regulatory, safety, and quality standards in the delivery of pathology services.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as required; submission may be necessary under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
• Applicants may be required to pay for their DBS check; costs may be deducted from salary following appointment.
• Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged where applicable (annual fee applies).
• Applicants should create a UKVI account and may need to obtain an eVisa; guidance is provided prior to travelling.
• Flexible working is supported; all employees may request flexible working from day one, with consideration given to each request.

Working at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL)

• We support flexible working patterns and aim to recognise staff through programmes such as Employee of the Month, along with pension, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and NHS discounts.
• We promote staff health and wellbeing and operate a smoke-free policy across all sites.

Additional Information

• Applicants should review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours: We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE.
• An applicant guide and recruitment support documents are available to assist throughout the process.
• We encourage truthful and accurate applications; plagiarism and AI-generated content will be checked and may lead to disqualification.
• The Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 across 21 sites and provides services in Acute Care, Primary Care, Community Services, and Specialist Regional Services.