<div><h3>Biomedical Scientist</h3><p><b>The closing date is 01 July 2026</b></p><p>Applications are invited from well‑motivated, experienced Biomedical Scientists to work in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry of the Kettering General Hospitals NHS Trust.</p><p>Candidates must be HCPC state registered as a Biomedical Scientist and it is desirable if applicants have laboratory competences gained in a clinical chemistry laboratory.</p><p>An ability and commitment to work the shift system is required; participation in the 24/7 shift system, once trained, is expected and brings an additional payment at agenda for change pay rates.</p><p>The post is full time, average working hours over the shift pattern 37.5 hours per week.</p><p>As the post is Band 5 BMS, the successful candidate is expected to undertake the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Chemistry.</p><p>The Pathology Directorate at KGH provides services to primary and secondary care across North Northants. The department has UKAS Accreditation and is well equipped with Roche Cobas 8000 analysers and the C8100 pre‑analytics system. Areas of specialist interest include Fetal Anomaly Screening and HPLC.</p><p>The department has IBMS training approval, UKAS ISO15189 accreditation and encourages professional development.</p><p><b>Please note - Non HCPC Registered Applications will not be considered. This post is for currently registered BMS staff only.</b></p><h3>Main duties of the job</h3><p>As a Registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in Clinical Biochemistry, you will be expected to perform a variety of complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens. You will be using graduate level knowledge of Biomedical Sciences and subsequent experience in Clinical Biochemistry to ensure delivery of a quality service.</p><p>The post holder will rotate through all sections of the laboratory, including Automation, Manual and Fetal Anomaly Screening. It involves performing a variety of complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens.</p><p>You will demonstrate skills and knowledge required, including the safe handling of hazardous chemical and biological materials.</p><p>You must be able to concentrate for extended time periods to successfully complete complex investigations.</p><p>Contribute to the future development of the Clinical Biochemistry service.</p><h3>Person Specification</h3><ul><li>Ability to maintain a high level of concentration</li><li>Able to prioritise workload</li><li>Good organisational skills</li><li>Knowledge of confidentiality requirements</li><li>Knowledge of H&S in the lab</li><li>Some understanding of results relating to direct patient care</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><h3>Education, Training & Qualifications</h3><ul><li>An IBMS accredited BSc Hons degree in biomedical science</li><li>Registration with the HCPC</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.</li></ul><h3>Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3><p>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.</p><h3>Salary</h3><p>£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum pro rata</p><h3>Contract</h3><p>Permanent</p><h3>Reference number</h3><p>264-8056022-CSS</p><h3>Job locations</h3><p>University Hospitals of Northamptonshire</p></div>