Specialist Biomedical Scientist

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Biomedical Scientist specializing in Biochemistry. The role includes supporting diagnostic services and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have experience in analytical techniques and commitment to professional development. This is a permanent position with flexible shift patterns at Macclesfield Hospital.

Qualifications

• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in routine and complex analytical techniques.
• Maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support technical diagnostic services in the Biochemistry Department.
• Participate in quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Work flexibly within the laboratory team.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Team collaboration

Quality standards adherence

Continuous Professional Development

Education

Registered Biomedical Scientist (HCPC)

Job description

Biomedical Scientist – Biochemistry

Registered Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (Band 5/6 depending on experience). Permanent position at Macclesfield Hospital, part of North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Services (NMCPS).

Job Responsibilities

• Support and deliver the technical diagnostic services within sections of the Biochemistry Department.
• Undertake both routine and complex analytical techniques to maintain service provision and ensure that current accreditation standards are adhered to throughout.
• Be an efficient and flexible member of the Biochemistry laboratory team providing a high-quality diagnostic service through scientific and technical activities.
• Maintain competence to practice and improve professional expertise through engagement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality.
• Be prepared to work flexibly and maintain competencies at a standard required to enable them to work.
• Participate in an out of hours shift pattern with early, late, night, weekend, and Bank Holiday shifts as required.
• Work may be required at any site within NMCPS; the main base will be as above.

Application Information

1. All correspondence will be sent to the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References – please provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
6. If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC).
7. If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.
8. UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner. If AI has been used to support your application, you must declare this within your submission.
9. We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non-encrypted format.