Specialist Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Hastings; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Onsite parking

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for its Biochemistry team. The role is based at Conquest Hospital, Hastings, with cross-site work to Eastbourne District General Hospital as needed.

The successful candidate will participate in a varied shift pattern, join a fully automated Roche platform, and contribute to quality management and staff training within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Biomedical Scientists with HCPC registration, or close to completion
• Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry or IBMS training approval
• NHS setting experience or IBMS training approval advantageous

Responsibilities

• Rotate through different areas within the Biochemistry Department
• Participate fully in the shift rota including weekdays, nights and weekends after training
• Support Training Officer in delivering BMS training

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Education

HCPC registration

Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry

Job description

The Biochemistry Laboratory at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a well‑organised and highly motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Biochemistry team. Our services are based over two acute hospital sites at Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital - you will be based at Conquest Hospital although some cross‑site working is required.

In return, the Trust is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff at all levels.

The Department is fully automated in its analytical platform using Roche Cobas Pro analysers at Eastbourne and Conquest. The Sebia Capillarys is used across both sites for HbA1c analysis and electrophoresis. The Laboratory currently uses the iLab/Apex Laboratory Information system. LIMS is due to be replaced in 2027 with Winpath Enterprise.

Full 24/ hour, 7 days a week acute services are operated at both acute hospital sites. Candidates will be required to participate fully in the shift rota, covering weekdays, nights and weekends after suitable training and assessment.

Qualified Biomedical Scientists, who have HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with, or close to completing (as a guide minimum 75% completion) , a Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry and suitable experience in Biochemistry within an NHS setting, or within a laboratory with IBMS training approval, are encouraged to apply.

You will be required to rotate through the different areas within the Biochemistry Department. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills.

Our laboratories are accredited to UKAS 15189 standards and we promote a quality approach to working with all staff contributing towards maintenance of the Quality Management System.

An interest or previous experience in training would be an advantage in this role. It would be expected that the successful candidate will support the Training Officer in delivering BMS training.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust,

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Reita Kerr Job title: Biochemistry Lead BMS Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0300 131 5561