Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 21 April 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and capable Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist, with an interest in career progression.
The successful applicant will be a suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist who may hold or be working towards an MSc.
This post in the Biochemistry Section at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The role involves management and deployment of staff within the Blood Sciences laboratory. You will lead the Biochemistry section and will ensure that all aspects of the technical performance of that area are of the highest standard.
A Roche equipment refresh will be undertaken in the next few months.
The department is an approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory and continuous professional development is actively encouraged.
*Previous applicants need not apply*
Main duties of the job
* Assist the Head BMS and other senior grade staff in the management of the department's sections.
* To manage and deploy staff within a section(s) of work assigned to you. To be familiar with the local application of all relevant Trust policies, e.g. health and safety, HR (personnel), and ensure that these policies are adhered to by yourself and the staff in your section.
* You may be required to deputise for the Deputy Head BMS in their absence and take direct responsibility for the department.
* You will provide cover for other senior specialist within your department.
* You will perform a range of senior specialist activities and provide highly specialist advice to clinicians and other service users.
About us
This post is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, although candidates may be required to work across sites.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital care for more than 500,000 people from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Pathology provides services to the Trust and Shropshire County CCG, Telford and Wrekin CCG, Powys Teaching Health Board, Powys Healthcare Trust, and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, amongst others.
A job share will be considered
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Science or related subject
* Registered with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
* MSc or equivalent in relevant discipline
* Relevant IBMS Specialist Diploma(s) or Equivalent
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* IBMS Certificate of Extended practice
* Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science
* Diploma in first line management
* Relevant Higher Specialist Diploma
Knowledge & Experience
* Extensive practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through working in an NHS environment or equivalent
* Experience of managing/supervising junior staff and students.
* Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Biomedical procedures gained through MSc or equivalent and consolidated through the completion of an IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline
* Sound understanding of Health and Safety.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft software in particular Word and Excel.
* Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance & Laboratory accreditation
* Able to work autonomously and lead specialist section(s).
* Advanced grasp of technical/mechanical aspects of instrumentation.
* Adept at problem solving, taking the initiative and sound decision making.
* Able to instil confidence and motivate others
* Good written and communication skills
* Able to train and support staff to attain full potential.
* Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
* Able to pay meticulous attention to detail and maintain accurate hand-eye coordination
* Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
* IOSH
* European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.
* Able to adapt and develop new ideas to improve the service.
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.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum / pro rata
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