Overview
An opportunity has arisen to join the Willink Biochemical Genetics laboratory as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist/trainee Biomedical Scientist in the Metabolites section on a fixed term contract for 14 months. The post is full time, Monday to Friday. The Willink Biochemical Genetics laboratory has a national and international reputation as a centre specialising in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with rare inherited metabolic disorders, particularly the lysosomal storage disorders. The laboratory has close links with the clinical service and therefore laboratory staff are able to see how their work contributes to the care of these patients.
The Willink laboratory is part of the Genomic Diagnostics Laboratory and offers a highly specialised biochemical diagnostic service, primarily serving Manchester and the North West region, but also receives many referrals from throughout the UK and overseas. The laboratory provides a wide range of biochemical tests for the diagnosis and screening of rare inherited metabolic diseases, including regional screening for approximately 60,000 newborns per year for 7 specific disorders.
Role details
This position will be non-rotational and based in the Metabolites section. Applications from newly registered Biomedical Scientists and both Medical Laboratory Assistants and Associate Practitioners are encouraged. If required the successful candidate will be supported to achieve HCPC status as a Biomedical Scientist.
Experience and training
The successful applicant will have an interest in the study of inherited metabolic disorders (IMD). Experience in an IMD diagnostic laboratory is desirable. Practical experience with various chromatographic techniques, operating advanced laboratory equipment and manual sample preparation would be of advantage, but training will be provided on the job.
Organisation context
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, providing scale of opportunity. We have created a digitally enabled organisation and launched Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system, in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, with a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research. We are also advancing our Green Plan to promote sustainability in healthcare.
How to apply and further information
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide, accompanying the Job Description and Person Specification, to be informed about the Trust, benefits and how we care for you as you care for others before submitting your application.
Diversity and equality
Diversity Matters. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email resourcing@manchester.nhs.uk.
Closing information
This advert closes on Monday 1 Sep 2025.
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