Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS

  • Carshalton, Greater London
  • £44,485-52,521 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
We have a wonderful opportunity for an experienced HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic, supportive, and friendly team in the Clinical Biochemistry Department at Epsom and St Helier hospitals.Applications are invited from suitably qualified and motivated State Registered Biomedical Scientists to join the well-established team in this busy UKAS Accredited pathology department. Where Biomedical scientists within the department work on the Abbott Alinity Chemistry and Immunoassay analysers. We are currently undergoing an exciting Beckman implementation project and will potentially be introducing Beckman analysers, including the DxI 9000, DxA Track, Automate, and AU5800 systems.The post is for 37.5 hours per week, primarily based at St Helier Hospital; however rotation across other sites within SWLP may be required. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the 24 hour/seven day service after a period of suitable training.Main duties of the jobWe are currently seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Band 6 BMS to join the Clinical Blood Sciences (CBS) team. Working primarily in the Automated Biochemistry Department, the successful candidate may also be required to work across the other specialist sections in biochemistry, following suitable training. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that offers continual growth and the chance to expand your knowledge, skills, and experience.The successful candidate will play a crucial role in all stages of the laboratory process, including; sample handling, analysis, and reporting, from assigning unique identifiers and performing routine and specialized biochemical analyses to validating and authorizing laboratory results.We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, hard-working individual able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the 24 hour/seven day service after a period of suitable training. You will also engage in professional development activities, such as participating in CPD to maintain HCPC registration, attending training courses, and contributing to the training of other staff and healthcare professionals. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and innovative environment.About usSouth West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust - 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. The organisation has a number of external customers, serving a population of 3.5 million people across the South West of London.It is an exciting time to join us, with many opportunities available to advance your knowledge of cutting edge technology. At the Epsom and St. Helier, Biomedical scientist in Biochemistry work in the new state of the art Automation laboratories providing Abbott Alinity Chemistry and Immunoassay analysers connected to the latest GLP systems. We are currently undergoing an exciting Beckman implementation project and will potentially be introducing Beckman analysers, including the DxI 9000, DxA Track, Automate, and AU5800 systems.The Laboratory operates a 24/7 service (with multidisciplinary out of hours) providing cover to a busy A&E, obstetrics and acute services.Find out more about South West London Pathology on our websiteDetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£44,485 to £52,521 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number200-ESH-713102-7411079-DKJob locationsSt Helier HospitalWrythe LaneCarshaltonSM5 1AAJob descriptionJob responsibilities**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification** Job descriptionJob responsibilities**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential
  • An Honours degree or equivalent in a biological Science
  • HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
  • Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential
  • Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
  • Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Knowledge of health and safety issues
  • Experience of quality management systems
Desirable
  • Experience in using Abbott Alinity / Beckman
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • 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
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
  • Intermediate level of computer skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
Other relevantEssential
  • Good hand eye co-ordination
  • Able to perform light physical work.
  • Capable of intense periods of concentration
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential
  • An Honours degree or equivalent in a biological Science
  • HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
  • Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential
  • Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
  • Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Knowledge of health and safety issues
  • Experience of quality management systems
Desirable
  • Experience in using Abbott Alinity / Beckman
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • 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
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
  • Intermediate level of computer skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
Other relevantEssential
  • Good hand eye co-ordination
  • Able to perform light physical work.
  • Capable of intense periods of concentration

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