Are you interested in a career in Biomedical science? Then this is the opportunity for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join our Biochemistry team in the Blood Sciences department.
Blood Sciences at Broomfield Hospital is a friendly department that incorporates Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion, Haematology, Immunology and Sample Reception. The department provides analytical services for the Mid Essex Trust, St Andrews Burns Unit and other NHS & non-NHS providers. Biochemistry also provides the Maternal Serum Screening service for the area.
We have 1 permanent post and 1 Fixed term ( 12 months) post available
The department provides analytical services for the Mid Essex Trust, St Andrews Burns Unit and other NHS / non-NHS providers. The department is equipped with Beckman automation, Roche E411, CZE for proteins, HPLC and Kryptors for the Downs service, with Winpath Enterprise as the laboratory computer system in use. The department is fully UKAS ISO15189 accredited.
The department regularly hold lunchtime seminars and we have a full-time Training Lead in post across Blood Sciences to support training needs. You must be keen to develop your knowledge and skills but to also develop others.
You will be required to obtain and maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory.
Once competent the post will require participation in shift work on our 24/7 rota working nights, lates and weekends.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Your role will be to work in all sections of Biochemistry, possibly working towards some multi-disciplinary working with other Blood Science specialties in the future.
To know more details kindly see the attached job description
This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Jan 2026