Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry)

NHS Jobs; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Barnstaple is looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry. The successful candidate will lead specialist investigations, ensure quality in laboratory analyses, and supervise a team. This full-time role offers attractive benefits including flexible working, a generous leave policy, and competitive salary aligned with national standards.

Benefits

Flexible working

Annual leave starting at 27 days plus bank holidays

Access to occupational health services

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in technical investigations and routine analyses.
• Ability to supervise and train staff effectively.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist investigations and routine analyses.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Supervise and train staff, including taking supervisory responsibilities.
• Ensure quality standards and result accuracy.

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry)

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry to join our team at the Northern site in Barnstaple. The role involves technical investigations, routine maintenance, troubleshooting analyzers, supervising and training staff, and taking charge of sections including result authorization.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 615,000 people across North, Mid, and East Devon. Our laboratories are at the forefront of research, particularly in diabetes and gastroenterology autoimmunity, and are accredited to UKAS ISO 15189 standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing specialist investigations and routine analyses
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and troubleshooting issues
• Supervising and training staff, including taking supervisory responsibilities
• Ensuring quality standards and result accuracy

The department uses advanced systems such as Q-Pulse for quality management and ICE for syndrome-based requesting. We operate Roche Cobas analyzers and are committed to providing high-quality diagnostic services to our trust and GP practices.

Working hours are 37.5 per week, with shifts from 09:00 to 17:30, late shifts from 12:30 to 20:00, night shifts from 20:00 to 09:00, and weekend days from 09:00 to 20:00. The salary is aligned with Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, including a forthcoming pay award.

For more information, please contact Rachel Nice at [e-mail] or Julia Macbeth at [e-mail]. We value diversity and are committed to inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Benefits include flexible working, annual leave starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, access to occupational health services, staff discounts, pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. We look forward to your application.