Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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Role summary
Applications are invited from motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists to work within the Blood Sciences department in state-of-the-art laboratories at Southmead Hospital. The role involves providing a diagnostic laboratory service in Clinical Biochemistry, rotating through various sections, and participating in a 24/7 rota system. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of services and train other staff.
Key responsibilities
- Work as part of a team to provide a diagnostic laboratory service in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Participate in the training and development of other staff within the department.
- Participate fully in the department's 24/7 rota system.
- Contribute to the development of services provided to meet the requirements of users.
- Receive and analyse samples, assisting in the interpretation and technical validation of analyses.
- Maintain a high level of professional competence and ensure compliance with ISO15189 (2022).
Essential criteria
- Experience in UK hospital Clinical Chemistry lab
Desirable criteria
- Beckman Coulter analyser experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Applications are invited from motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who are looking to start or progress their careers in Clinical Biochemistry. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within the Blood Sciences department in state of the art laboratories on the Southmead site. The redeveloped Southmead site opened in May 2014 and is one of Europe's leading hospitals.
The department provides a routine Biochemistry testing service to all inpatient, outpatient and GP surgeries in the North Bristol area. It has a workload of over 1 million specimen requests per annum.
The Clinical Biochemistry department offers an extensive range of diagnostic and clinical services, including an integrated Blood Sciences Automated Laboratory, Toxicology, Biochemical Genetics, Newborn Screening and Point of Care Testing services. The majority of the successful candidates will have the opportunity to rotate throughout the department and will be expected to participate in the department's 24-7 service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder under the direction of senior staff will be expected to:
- Work as part of a team to provide a diagnostic laboratory service in Clinical Biochemistry in accordance with National, Trust and Departmental policies and procedures on a rotational basis in all sections (Automation, Biochemical Genetics,
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