Overview
The Biochemistry Laboratory at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a well-organised and highly motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Biochemistry team. Our services are based over two acute hospital sites at Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital. You will be based at Eastbourne District General Hospital, with some cross-site working required.
In return, the Trust is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff at all levels.
Department and laboratory framework
The Department is fully automated in its analytical platform using Roche 8000 analysers at Eastbourne and Roche 6000 analysers at Conquest. These Roche analysers are currently being refreshed and upgraded to Cobas Pro analysers. The Sebia Capillarys is used across both sites for HbA1c analysis and electrophoresis. The Laboratory currently uses the iLab/Apex Laboratory Information System. LIMS is due to be replaced in 2026 with Winpath Enterprise.
Responsibilities and duties
Full 24-hour, 7 days a week acute services are operated at both acute hospital sites. Candidates will be required to participate in the full shift rota, covering weekdays, nights and weekends after suitable training and assessment.
You will be required to rotate through the different areas within the Biochemistry Department. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills.
Qualifications and experience
Qualified Biomedical Scientists, who have HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with, or close to completing, a Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry and suitable experience in Biochemistry within an NHS setting, or within a laboratory with IBMS training approval, are encouraged to apply.
All applicants should be prepared to work across the department as part of a multi-disciplinary team and participate in required training and competency assessments.
Quality and standards
Our laboratories are accredited to UKAS 15189 standards and we promote a quality approach to working with all staff contributing towards maintenance of the Quality Management System.
Benefits and support
A wide range of staff benefits are available, including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition, there is an internal Occupational Health department and all staff have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
Equality, diversity and AI statement
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How to apply / contact
For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Neil Loades
Job title: Deputy Lead Blood Sciences
Email: neil.loades@nhs.net
Telephone: 0300 131 5561
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