Specialist Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare analytics provider in Basildon seeks an enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry to join their Blood Sciences team. This role involves rotating across multiple sites and requires specialized knowledge of laboratory techniques and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and relevant experience, contributing to clinical trials and providing technical advice to staff. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary, supporting continuous professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Potential sponsorship for MSc course

Qualifications

• At least 2 years relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS.
• On-going specialist training in clinical biochemistry is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical trials and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical advice to clinical staff.
• Perform routine and specialist investigations under supervision.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clinical staff.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Clinical biochemistry

Communication skills

Quality management

Education

HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry

Tools

Clinisys WinPath Enterprise

LIMS

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry to join our Blood Sciences team.

Pathology First operates over three sites using a hub and spoke model. Our hub site offers a high throughput service for our non-urgent community work, and specialist testing for specific proteins. Our two hospital laboratories at Southend and Basildon provide urgent testing for acute admissions and inpatients. This role will involve rotating across sites. Our laboratories receive approximately 1.2 million clinical biochemistry requests per year, on which we do approximately 12 million tests. The main analyser platforms are Beckman Coulter, fully tracked at the hub laboratory, backed up with Roche. The hospital repertoire includes CO2, lactate, osmolality, ammonia, bile acids, troponin T, BNP, xanthochromia, haematinics, therapeutic drugs, thyroid hormones, procalcitonin, prolactin, BHCG and cortisol. The hub laboratory repertoire is more extensive with three different immunoassay platforms. The main IT platform for all sites is Clinisys WinPath Enterprise.

Main Duties of the Job

You will need to be flexible to fit in with our multi-site, around the clock shift pattern (unsocial shifts attract additional payments). The environment is fast-paced offering a one-hour turnaround time to acute users, two hours for inpatients and four hours for community requests. You will require specialised knowledge and experience of laboratory techniques, analyser platforms and associated equipment. As a specialist you will independently validate all clinical biochemistry investigations. You will have a role in the training of less experienced employees, and you will be involved in quality management including auditing and document review. You will need to be conversant with the main laboratory information management system and middle-ware applications. We will consider sponsoring suitable employees on a relevant MSc course.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices.
• Provide technical advice to clinical staff.
• Perform and interpret routine and Specialist Biomedical investigations and participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including MHRA, NHS IS, HTA, HFEA, United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and any other body within area of responsibility.
• Utilise laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance processes.
• Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods, referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results.
• Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff.
• As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.
• Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate.
• Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.
• Demonstrate ongoing competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.

About Us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.

Job Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: E0307-25-0055

Job locations: I P P Pathology First, Bentalls, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3BY

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Person Specification

• Experience: At least 2 years relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS with on-going specialist training.
• Qualifications: HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist; IBMS Specialist Diploma in Clinical Biochemistry, or equivalent specialist qualifications.

Employer Details

Employer name: iPP Analytics Limited

Address: I P P Pathology First, Bentalls, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3BY

Website: https://synlab.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)