Specialist Biomedical Scientist (predominant nights)

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work predominantly night shifts in the Biochemistry department. Candidates must have at least 18 months of post-registration experience and HCPC certification. The role involves operating Beckman Coulter equipment and ensuring timely reporting of test results. This position offers a competitive salary of £44,485 to £52,521 and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support for CPD activities

IBMS approved training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months post-registration experience in a busy biochemistry department.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience with Beckman Coulter Biochemistry analysers is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Predominantly night shift work in the Biochemistry department.
• Maintenance and operation of Beckman Coulter equipment.
• Technical validation of test results during out of hours.

Skills

Practical specialist analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Competence in PC software

Education

Honours degree in biological science

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma in Biochemistry

Tools

Beckman AU5812

DxI9000

WinPath LIMS

Job description

Go back St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist (predominant nights)

The closing date is 19 August 2025

This post is based at Croydon University Hospital Clinical Blood Sciences Laboratory (CBS). However, you will be expected to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when required.

This is a predominantly night shift role suited for motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a minimum of 18 months post-registration experience working in a busy biochemistry department.

You will be required to commit toworking 3 weekday nights for 37.5 hours per week. You will also be expected to work one week of core day shifts every 3 monthsto complete any necessary training. Successful candidates will be supported to undertake various CPD activities to include both in-house/external programmes as well as post-graduate study programmes.

Experience with Beckman Coulter equipment will be an advantage, but full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

• Predominantly night shift worker in Biochemistry department
• Maintenance and routine operation of Beckman Coulter equipment (AU5812, DxI9000 and DxA5000)
• Technical validation and escalation (where required) of test results during the out of hours shift.
• Prioritization of urgent samples to ensure test results are reported in a timely manner.
• Supervision of biomedical support staff working in the main pathology reception during the night shift.
• Liaising with Haematology/BT night shift BMS to provide a quality out of service to the hospital at all times.
• Ensuring your mandatory and statutory training (MAST) is always up to date.
• Maintain CPD record to comply with HCPC registration requirements.
• Competences in WinPath LIMS and Cerner Millennium PAS would be an advantage but full training will be provided.

About us

South West London Pathology is a pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals - designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.

Croydon University Hospital Laboratory operates a 24hr shift system providing cover to a busy A&E and acute services. The Biochemistry Laboratory is equipped with Beckman AU5812, DxI 9000 and DXA 5000 track for pre and post analytic automation. Haematology is equipped with ACL Top 570, Beckman Coulter DxH 900 with AutoMate 1200 for pre/post analytics, as well as Immucor IRIS for automated Blood Transfusion services.

The Croydon University Hospital CBS Laboratory is UKAS accredited and has IBMS approval for training Biomedical Scientists to registration and specialist BMS level.

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description and persons specification document attached.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• HCPC Registration
• Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Biochemistry or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
• Biochemistry work experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of health and safety issues Experience of quality management systems
• Experience with Beckman Coulter Biochemistry analysers

Skills and Abilities

• Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Intermediate level of computer skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Use of enhanced

Other relevant requirements

• Participation and experience in out of hours working in Clinical Biochemistry
• Supervisory experience
• Work experience with Beckman AU5812 and DxI9000 analysers
• Experience with Remisol Middleware
• Experience with WinPath LIMS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital, Clinical Blood Sciences Laboratory

£44,485 to £52,521 a yearpa pr incl HCAS (outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-CUH-713109-7361084-DK

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital, Clinical Blood Sciences Laboratory