Senior Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro-rata |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE3 9GZ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Considering joining our team? Our modern, purpose-built City Hospital first opened in 2010, with our UKAS accredited Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology department staffed by a friendly, busy and professional team of highly motivated BMS, and ATO support workers, dealing with around half a million samples per year.
The laboratory work encompasses tracked Clinical Biochemistry systems (with automated pre- and post-analytics) and specialist testing including high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Our Department is an IBMS registered training facility, offering support for Registration and Specialist Portfolios as well as the Higher Specialist Diploma. Staff are encouraged to undertake further training and development and, if interested, undertake roles in the laboratory quality management system.
For Senior Biomedical Scientist roles you should be HCPC registered, hold a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent, and be a member of the Institute of Biomedical Science with experience at Band 6 BMS level or above or equivalent. You must be well versed in the workings of a routine Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory and have highly developed specialist knowledge of both theoretical and practical Clinical Biochemistry.
You will need to be enthusiastic and highly motivated, computer literate, have a high level of interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, be able to supervise and motivate staff, and be familiar with health and safety regulations.
The department operates a 24/7 rota. The successful applicant Would not routinely be required to support the out of hours shift pattern but may be asked to provide support.
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
To practice as a Registered Biomedical Scientist and to contribute to the scientific output of the Service, in a manner appropriate to the professional experience of the post holder, performing test procedures often of a complex nature, accurately recording, reporting and validating results.
To manage any re-alignments of elements of service provision, in close co-operation with the Service leads, Clinical Biochemistry team, Consultant Chemical Pathologists, the Departmental Management teams and the Pathology Service Manager.
To manage and co-ordinate, on rotation, the day to day activities of the Clinical Biochemistry service, in order to provide a timely and responsive diagnostic service to patients, and to perform Technical and Clinical authorisation as required to agreed protocols
To support the department's Quality Management system and maintenance of UKAS accreditation.
For further information, please refer to the job description.
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Jul 2026
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