Overview
The Biochemistry Laboratory at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a well‑organised and highly motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated 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 although some cross‑site working is required. The department is fully automated in its analytical platform using Roche 8000 analysers at Eastbourne and Roche 6000 analysers at Conquest, all currently undergoing a refresh and upgrade to Cobas Pro analysers. The Sebia Capillary is used across both sites for HbA1c analysis and electrophoresis. The Laboratory currently uses the iLab/Apex Laboratory Information System, to be replaced in 2026 with Winpath Enterprise.
Responsibilities
* Participate in the full shift rota, covering weekdays, nights and weekends after suitable training and assessment.
* Rotate through the different areas within the Biochemistry Department.
* Embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills.
* Maintain a quality approach to working with all staff contributing towards the maintenance of the Quality Management System; our laboratories are accredited to UKAS 15189 standards.
* Support the 24‑hour, 7‑day a week acute services at both hospital sites.
Qualifications
* Qualified Biomedical Scientists who have HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with, or close to completing, a Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry.
* Suitable experience in Biochemistry within an NHS setting or within a laboratory with IBMS training approval.
Benefits
* Staff development programmes.
* Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme.
* Auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service.
* Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
* Free psychological support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
* On‑site parking available from only £50 a year.
Advert closes on Thursday 23 Apr 2026.
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