Specialist Biomedical Scientist | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Aylesbury is seeking a qualified HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with expertise in Biochemistry and Immunology. You will work within a busy Blood Sciences department, applying modern techniques and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will hold a BSc in Biomedical Science and be committed to continual professional development. A flexible working environment and NHS benefits are offered.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

NHS benefits such as generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Hold a BSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent).
• Registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry/Immunology or possess equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team across various sections of the laboratory.
• Participate in cross-discipline work and join the out-of-hours shift rota.
• Apply modern analyser techniques and maintain high quality standards.

Skills

Experience in Biochemistry

Experience in Immunology

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent)

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified HCPC‑registered Biomedical Scientists with experience in Biochemistry and Immunology.

The department is equipped with modern, standardised analysers, including Architect, Tosoh, Osmo 1 (Advanced Instruments), Chlorochek, Hm Jack, UVikon in Biochemistry and Helena V8 in Immunology.

Qualifications

• Hold a BSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent).
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry/Immunology or possess equivalent proven experience at Band 6 level in a relevant field.
• Evidence of continual professional development (CPD) expected and should be demonstrated at interview.
• Candidates currently completing their Specialist Portfolio may also be considered; they would commence at Band 5 if unable to meet the Specialist BMS criteria and will be promoted to Specialist BMS upon completion of the portfolio in the relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team across the various sections of a busy fully automated Blood Sciences/Chemical Pathology Department based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital.
• Participate in cross‑discipline work after appropriate training and join the out‑of‑hours shift rota.
• Apply modern analyser techniques and maintain high quality standards in laboratory work.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside NHS benefits such as generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• A range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• Committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring all colleagues feel they belong.
• A workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Vision: Providing outstanding care, supporting healthy communities and being a great place to work.
• Mission: Providing personal and compassionate care every time.
• CARE values: collaborate, aspire, respect, enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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This advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025.