Specialist Biomedical Scientist

WARRINGTON AND HALTON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a permanent band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join their Biochemistry department in Warrington. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a dedicated team. The role involves processing samples, ensuring quality control, and participating in weekend rotas. A commitment to professional development and adherence to standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to support individual and team working.

Responsibilities

• Process samples, validating, and communicating critical abnormal results.
• Review internal quality control and undertake analyser maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Work across all areas of Biochemistry including automation and immunology.
• Participate in the out of hours and weekend rotas.
• Work independently without supervision.
• Provide support and guidance to band 5 BMS and support staff.
• Participate in the quality management system of the department.

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has become available for a permanent band 6 Biomedical Scientist within the Biochemistry department. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with good organisational skills to join our hard working and friendly team. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and team working is essential. These skills and attributes are in line with the Trust's values. Warrington Pathology Department is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Pathology network; as part of the network there are plans to merge the service with Mersey and West Lancashire Pathology laboratories from April 2026. As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist the post holder will be expected to work within the professional standards expected as a registrant of the Health Professions Council (HCPC) and maintain a portfolio of evidence supporting Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Process samples, validating, and communicating critical abnormal results.


• Review internal quality control and undertake analyser maintenance and troubleshooting.


• Be expected to work across all areas of Biochemistry including automation, electrophoresis and immunology sections.


• Participate in the out of hours and weekend rotas.


• Work independently without supervision.


• Provide support and guidance to band 5 BMS and support staff.


• Participate in the quality management system of the department.

About the Trust / Organisation

Known locally as 'WHH' - the Trust is a fast-paced, ambitious organisation that is caring, compassionate, innovative and focused on the best outcomes for its patients and the employment experience of its staff. It is both aspirational and inspirational - driven to be outstanding for its patients, its staff and its communities and committed to being the best place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Straddling two neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton it is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system.

Location / Context

It is geographically ideally positioned to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of both boroughs and beyond. A dedicated planned care centre located at Halton Hospital in Runcorn enables elective procedures to continue uninterrupted by the patient flow challenges of the 'hot' site at Warrington, where urgent, unplanned and critical care, maternity and women\'s and children\'s services are provided.

Organisation & Recognition

A CQC-rated 'Good' organisation with 'Outstanding' features, it is working towards university hospital status having achieved teaching status in 2019 and is working in partnership with the University of Chester and others in this regard. A workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities and as an equal, diverse and inclusive employer the Trust is proud to have achieved Disability Confident Leader and Navajo LGBTQ+ Charter Mark accreditations.