Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Eastern Pathology Alliance at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The role involves working in Chemistry Automation within a large Blood Sciences service, participating in a 24/7 laboratory service. Successful candidates will work as independent practitioners, covering shifts and receiving full training. The position requires experience in clinical biochemistry and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
- Specialised Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent
- Experience of working in a diverse, high pressure, high throughput service
- Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include very complex instrumentation
- Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and the ability to use current laboratory software
- Able to effectively work within a complex multi-disciplinary team
- Attitude, aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
- State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
- Specialised Diploma from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) or equivalent
- Experience of working in a diverse, high pressure, high throughput service
- Understands clinical analyser performance evaluation to include very complex instrumentation
- Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and the ability to use current laboratory software
- Able to effectively work within a complex multi-disciplinary team
- Attitude, aptitude
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn (QEH).
We have an exciting opportunity for HCPC specialist Biomedical scientists to work at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Chemistry Automation. The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology.
Successful candidates will work as part of the BMS teams at NNUH where they will be rostered to cover shifts. They will have experience of working as independent practitioners in Clinical Biochemistry and will be required to participate in the delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service. Rosters will be planned in advance, and full training and competency assessment will be given to enable candidates to work on their own.
Interview date to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
As post holder, you will:
- Oversee and run daily test procedures on all methodologies to include calibration and quality control testing and to sign off as fit for clinical use
- Be responsible for ensuring the team is able
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