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Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry
The closing date is 04 May 2026
Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual looking for a new challenge? Then look no further!
Come and join a well‑established friendly team, working within a modern, well equipped, fully UKAS 15189 accredited laboratory. You must be HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists.
Staff will be appointed to either the band 5 or band 6 pay scale, dependent on the criteria listed in the person specification. We may also consider applications from individuals who can demonstrate that they are close to completion of the relevant degree and have completed their pre‑registration portfolio.
We value our staff and fully support their professional development. We are an IBMS approved training laboratory.
This post will be appointed to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, however candidates should be aware that Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is part of a pathology collaboration project.
Four provider organisations in L&SC have committed to form a network and collaborate on pathology services, including Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. The intention is to form one pathology entity which will be hosted by one of the existing provider organisations.
Main duties of the job
We are well equipped to provide an efficient high‑quality diagnostic service. Our equipment comprises Roche Cobas PRO systems with pre‑analytics and tracking, IDS iSYS, Tosoh G11s, Waters Aquity UHPLC, Xevo TQD and Xevo TQS micro mass spectrometers, Perkin Elmer Pinnacle AA, Z480 for PCR and Radiometer Flex blood gas analysers. Staff rotate within the Clinical Biochemistry department using the latest automation for routine workflow and providing the opportunity to develop more specialist skills. The post is full time 37.5 hours per week. Once appropriately trained, participation in the 24‑hour shift system will be required, for which appropriate AFC enhancements are paid.
Job responsibilities
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
* Performs work duties to the standards required as an HCPC Biomedical Scientist
* Undertake the correct procedures for the handling of specimens, pre and post analysis
* Maintain and operate equipment used in the preparation and analysis of specimens
* Perform a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation
* Demonstrate awareness of factors affecting sample integrity, risks associated with the sample reagents, or method and other tests indicated by the outcome of the analysis
* Use the main laboratory computer system in accordance with service requirements
Person specification
Qualification and Education
* Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration
* HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
* Uses continuing professional development as a means of self development
* Completed Specialist Portfolio or equivalent (band 6)
* IBMS membership
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of working in a clinical pathology laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist
* Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories
* Understand the components of a quality management system
* Experience as a specialist in a clinical pathology laboratory (band 6)
* Understanding of laboratory quality issues
* Problem solving ability
* Familiar with Pathology LIMS
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.
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year, pro rata (depending on experience)
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