Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for its Biochemistry Department at Macclesfield Hospital. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc. in Biomedical Science and be registered with the HCPC. Responsibilities include delivering diagnostic services, maintaining standards, and participating in shift patterns. This permanent role offers the chance to work within a collaborative pathology network and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge in Biochemistry evidenced by IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Fellowship of the IBMS.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Previous experience in a NHS Biochemistry Medical Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver technical diagnostic services within Biochemistry Department.
• Undertake routine and complex analytical techniques.
• Ensure adherence to current accreditation standards.

Skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Strong IT skills

Education

BSc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science or equivalent

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 20 November 2025

The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive. This is North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Services (NMCPS).

Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry

Band 5 /6 (dependent on experience)

Macclesfield Hospital

Permanent

Main duties of the job

Registered Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The post will be based at Macclesfield Hospital.

About us

The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

• BSc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Specialist knowledge in Biochemistry evidenced by IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Fellowship of the IBMS or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

• Previous experience of working in a NHS Biochemistry Medical Laboratory
• Ability to prioritise workload in response to need
• Able to utilise initiative to solve problems and develop the service
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner

Personal Qualities

• Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality
• Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
• Good and accurate IT skills
• Prepared to work flexibly / shift patterns

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust