Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to deliver high-quality diagnostic services in the Chemical Pathology department. The ideal candidate should have a Biomedical Sciences degree and HCPC registration, with experience in clinical biochemistry and quality management. This role involves working with automated equipment and contributing to shift coverage. Flexible working hours are required, and a Master’s degree is advantageous.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Significant experience in clinical laboratory biochemistry is essential.
• Ability to work with automated laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and diagnostic services throughout the Chemical Pathology department.
• Perform laboratory procedures according to standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to the departmental out-of-hours shift rota.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Quality management

Health and Safety training

Team collaboration

Education

IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree

HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist

Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences

Job description

Go back Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 03 November 2025

This role is an opportunity for an experienced, well-motivated Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professionals Council registration to join the Great Western Hospitals Chemical Pathology section within Blood Sciences department.

The post holder will join a team of dedicated professionals working to deliver high quality test results and excellent care to patients across Swindon and the surrounding area. The Great Western Hospitals Blood Science department handles over 6 million test requests per year and offers a large repertoire of tests for our patients.

The post holder will be expected to work at a competence level equivalent to the Institute of Biomedical Scientists Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry and contribute to the effective running of the Chemical Pathology department by performing equipment maintenance, quality controls and troubleshooting procedures. The laboratory operates a quality management system (QMS) which all staff members engage with to ensure all processes are followed according to SOPs and documented according to the departmental policies.

Main duties of the job

The Chemical Pathology department performs analysis of a variety of clinical biochemistry tests through the automated equipment. This is currently provided by Beckman-Coulter and consists of two sets of DxI 800 analysers linked to DxC AU 700 analysers via a Powerlink and a single stand alone DxC AU 700. The department also provides services for xanthochromia, drugs of abuse analysis and HbA1c in a dedicated area of the lab.

Senior Biomedical Scientists support this role and other BMS roles in the department.

There is a requirement for out of hours shift cover, including lates, nights and weekend shifts. This is distributed to all staff via a rota.

An MSc in biomedical sciences or clinical biochemistry or similar may be an advantage.

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Job responsibilities

To act as a State Registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) who provides a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services throughout the Chemical Pathology department.

To perform automated and manual laboratory procedures of varying complexity in accordance with Standard operating procedures (SOPs).

To contribute to the departmental out-of-hours shift rota and have a flexible approach to hours of employment, according to individual contract.

To liaise with a wide range of staff groups, both internal and external to the department

Person Specification

Qualifications

• IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree (or equivalent approved by the IBMS)
• HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist
• Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences or related subject (or equivalent)
• Health and Safety training
• Quality management training

Experience

• Significant experience working in a clinical laboratory in biochemistry
• Demonstratable experience working within an NHS laboratory environment
• Demonstratable experience leading staffDemonstratable experience working within a quality team or with quality related tasks
• Demonstratable experience of the GWH Chemical Pathology workflow processes

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.

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