Specialist Biomedical Scientist | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in London is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work in their Clinical Biochemistry department. This role requires HCPC registration and a strong understanding of Automated Biochemistry technologies. The candidate will be based at Homerton Hospital and may need to support other sites. A commitment to team collaboration and flexibility in working hours is essential. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are included.

Qualifications

• Must possess thorough understanding of Automated Biochemistry technologies and methodologies.
• Compliance to criteria must be clearly recorded on application.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly to support local clinical services.
• Primarily based at Homerton Hospital laboratory.
• Cover and support other ESEL sites based on service demand.

Skills

Strong team player

Positive attitude

Understanding of Automated Biochemistry

Education

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

CPSM Log book or equivalent diploma

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Clinical Biochemistry department within the NHS East and Southeast London Pathology Partnership’s (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointly owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms‑length organisation and hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each of the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership.

Clinical Biochemistry spans an integrated network of seven hospital laboratories, centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH); a busy major trauma centre which hosts the London Air Ambulance, and connected to essential service laboratories which support local clinical specialities at our partnered hospital sites, including St Bartholomew Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham Hospital, Homerton Hospital, Lewisham Hospital and Queens Elizabeth Hospital.

We are seeking a strong team player with a positive attitude to work flexibly, committed to supporting local clinical services and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in the extended day, night, and weekend rosters.

The post holders must possess a thorough understanding of the technologies and methodologies relevant to Automated Biochemistry. The successful candidate will be primarily based at Homerton Hospital laboratory and will be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand.

The successful Band 6 candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist AND hold the following:

• • CPSM Log book (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003. OR
• • Registration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005). OR
• • Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards)

Compliance to these criteria is mandatory and must be clearly recorded on application.

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms‑length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership is based on well‑established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites. Pathology is made up of the following services – Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non‑gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.

The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Please note:
All staff identified as AT‑RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles.

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If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact
Nandini P Kizhakkayil, Operational Lead (02085107503)
([e-mail])

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment(s) below.

This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025