Overview
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in a busy but friendly Biochemistry laboratory at the NCA Foundation Trust working at the Royal Oldham Hospital And Fairfield General Hospital sites. Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and work across a range of sections where you will receive thorough training and gain experience in a wide range of techniques.
Main duties
The Northern Care Alliance Foundation NHS Trust is one of the largest non-teaching NHS Trusts in the UK and the Biochemistry service processes over 10 million tests per annum. The department is well equipped with new Siemens Atellica systems, Sebia Capillarys & Hydrasys protein electrophoresis equipment, HM-JACKarc analyser for FIT testing and IL blood gas analysers. The department is fully computerised with Clinisys LabCentre and Siemens ADM middleware. The custom built, state of the art Central Service Laboratory at The Royal Oldham Hospital opened in March 2007 and also serves the trust sites at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury and Rochdale Infirmary. There is an Essential Service Laboratory at Fairfield General Hospital
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-DPG-P472-25-A
Job locations: Oldham Care Organisation, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
* Desirable: IBMS Specialist Portfolio/equivalent in Biochemistry or willing to work towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Essential: Relevant experience of a wide range of Biomedical procedures
* Essential: Computer literacy
* Essential: Good communication skills
* Essential: Awareness of confidentiality issues
* Essential: Awareness of health and safety issues
* Desirable: NHS Pathology experience
Other
* Essential: Willingness to undertake the internal departmental training program
* Essential: Flexible approach to working patterns
* Desirable: Experience in out of hours working
Legal and regulatory
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 DBS.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Additional information
Employer details
Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Oldham Care Organisation, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
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