Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 18 June 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Chemistry Department at Hull, part of the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS).
You will join a dedicated team delivering an efficient, high-quality diagnostic service within a busy Clinical Biochemistry laboratory. The role involves participation in scientific work for the investigation of pathological disease. The post holder will have in-depth scientific knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry with particular emphasis on toxicology, trace elements, chromatography and mass spectrometry.
The successful candidate will work within the Specialist Biochemistry section, which provides a wide range of specialist analytical services.
The equipment within the section includes two Mass Spectrometers, HPLC, ICP‑MS, HM‑JACKarc, and two Phadia Immunocap analysers. The service offers an extensive repertoire of specialist testing including Toxicology, Trace Metals, and Immunosuppressant monitoring.
Applicants who have successfully completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be employed on the appropriate AfC Band 6 rate if successful.
Main duties of the job
* To carry out the analysis of patient samples providing a range of diagnostic methods, including participation in method development and validation activities to support service improvement and expansion of the testing repertoire.
* To ensure the quality and timeliness of results by use of internal quality controls (IQC) and external quality assessment samples (EQA) according to departmental SOPs and departmental Quality Assurance Policy.
* To ensure that specialist equipment within the area of work is functioning efficiently through good housekeeping, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
* To perform technical validation of patient results.
* To communicate effectively with clinicians, nurses and other service users regarding patient results and service updates.
* Participation in the mid‑box rota within the Automated Biochemistry section.
About us
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trusts dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course (or alternative IBMS‑approved qualification).
* Registration with the HCPC.
* Specialist portfolio in related discipline or IBMS Log Book in the relevant discipline.
Experience
* Experience of working in a Biochemistry Department.
* Two years post‑registration experience in an HCPC approved diagnostic laboratory and successful completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio or successful completion of the IBMS Log Book in the relevant discipline.
* Experience in a Biochemistry laboratory offering a similar test repertoire.
Skills
* Excellent verbal and oral communication skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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