About the Role
Chemistry is looking to recruit a HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientist, to join our progressive, busy and friendly department at the Eastbourne District General Hospital. Training will be provided to help complete the Specialist Portfolio.
Locations
The department is based on two sites at Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital and although initially based at Eastbourne DGH, you will be required to work across sites as service needs dictate.
Working Hours & Compensation
Flexible working is a requirement for this post. The department operates a 24/7 shift system on each site in which the successful candidate will be expected to participate following initial training. Payment for this will be at Agenda for Change rates (Blood Sciences 24/7 working currently attracts short term local recruitment and retention premia of £5K pa).
Requirements
We are looking for a state registered Biomedical Scientist/trainee Biomedical Scientist to become part of our team in the busy, professional and friendly Clinical Chemistry Laboratory. Applicants must be HCPC registered and must be willing to complete the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry. Applications from candidates awaiting degree/registration confirmation are welcome.
Equipment & Facilities
The department has recently moved into a new laboratory area and undergone an analyser refresh with Roche C8000, pre-analytic(8100), CiTM, Sebia Capilliary Analysers, Spectrophotometer and an osmometer under a managed service partnership with Roche.
Benefits
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.
Support & Facilities
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.
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Please refer to the job description attached. Please note this job description is subject to change.
Contact & Deadline
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Friday 24 Oct 2025
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