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Job Summary
Applications are invited from well-motivated, experienced Biomedical Scientists to work in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry of the Kettering General Hospitals NHS Trust.
Job Summary
Applications are invited from well-motivated, experienced Biomedical Scientists to work in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry of the Kettering General Hospitals NHS Trust.
Candidates must be HCPC state registered as a Biomedical Scientist and it is desirable if applicants have laboratory competences gained in a clinical chemistry laboratory. An ability and commitment to work the shift system is required, participation in the 24/7 shift system, once trained, is expected and brings an additional payment at agenda for change pay rates
The post is full time, average working hours over the shift pattern 37.5 hours per week. As the post is Band 5 BMS the successful candidate is expected to undertake the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Chemistry. The Pathology Directorate at KGH provides services to primary and secondary care across North Northants. The department has UKAS Accreditation and is well equipped with Roche Cobas 8000 analysers and the C8100 pre-analytics system. Areas of specialist interest include Fetal Anomaly Screening and HPLC.
The department has IBMS training approval, UKAS ISO15189 accreditation and encourages professional development.
Please note - Non HCPC Registered Applications will not be considered. This post is for currently registered BMS staff only.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in Clinical Biochemistry, you will be expected to perform a variety of complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens. You will be using graduate level knowledge of Biomedical Sciences and subsequent experience in Clinical Biochemistry to ensure delivery of a quality service.
The post holder will rotate through all sections of the laboratory. This includes Automation, Manual and Fetal Anomaly Screening. It involves performing a variety of complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens.
You will demonstrate skills and knowledge required including the safe handling of hazardous chemical and biological materials.
You must be able to concentrate for extended time periods to successfully complete complex investigations.
Contribute to the future development of the Clinical Biochemistry service.
In your supporting statement please answer the following questions, failure to do so will result in your application form not being shortlisted.'Which of our values do you relate most to and why?'
About Us
Why you should work for us
* Great learning and development opportunities to enable you to fulfill your potential
* Annual appraisal and personal development plans
* NHS agenda for change terms and conditions
* A generous annual leave provision
* NHS pension
* Salary sacrifice - childcare, electronics and cars
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Is One Of The Largest Employers In The Area And We Are On An Exciting Journey. Our Mission Is To Provide Safe, Compassionate, And Clinically Excellent Patient Care, By Being An Outstanding Employer For Our People. We Have Entered Into a Group Model With Neighbouring Northampton General Hospital And Have Become University Hospitals Of Northamptonshire.Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Details
Date posted
13 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
264-7209139-CSS
Job locations
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* An IBMS accredited BSc Hons degree in biomedical science
* HCPC registration
Desirable
* IT qualification
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of pre registration laboratory experience
* Requiremtn to use DSE
* Safe handling of biological material
* Evidence of team working
Desirable
* Manual dexterity
Skills
Essential
* Knowledge of confidentialty requirements
Desirable
* knowledge of H&S in the lab
* High level of concentration
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisational skills
* understanding of results relating to direct patient care
Person Specification
Essential
* Knowledge of confidentialty requirements
Desirable
* knowledge of H&S in the lab
* High level of concentration
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisational skills
* understanding of results relating to direct patient care
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Science
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