Senior Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership. The role involves working as part of a technical and scientific team, undertaking pre-analytical and support tasks to ensure smooth laboratory operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective leadership and management capabilities, contributing to continuous improvement and transformation of laboratory services. They will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital and participate in an Agenda for Change shift system.
Key responsibilities
- Technical and Scientific
- Laboratory Informatics
- Quality and Governance
- Training
- Financial and Resource Management
- Health and Safety
- Research and Development
Essential criteria
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Have a completed an MSc in Biomedical Science, or equivalent.
- CPSM Log book (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003.
- Registration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005)
- Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards)
- MSc Biomedical Science or equivalent scientific qualification at MSc level
- IBMS Fellowship in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Post HCPC registration working in a busy, acute medical clinical chemistry laboratory environment.
- Demonstrate ability to cope with competing priorities.
- Demonstrates an ability to respond to change.
- Experienced in a variety of diagnostics techniques in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Experienced using computerised laboratory information system
- Experienced evaluating the authenticity of patient results
- H&S legislation and procedures
- Specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry.
- Quality management system
- Detailed understanding of UKAS
- Competent in routine laboratory techniques and troubleshooting
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present routine data/results/concepts
- Working knowledge of word processing & spreadsheet packages
- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
Desirable criteria
- Experience of effectively managing staff
- Experience of teaching staff.
- Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £55,524 – £62,652 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 12d ago · Closes in 3d
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Biochemistry within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL).
We are looking for a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.
The successful candidate will be based at Whipps Cross Hospital, but as the ESEL Pathology Partnership evolves, the primary location of work may be subject to change reflecting service demand. HCAS will be depended on the allocated site.
\*\*Previous applicants need not apply\*\*
The vacancy may close early if reached sufficient applicants.
Main duties of the job
The post holders must possess a thorough understanding of the technologies and methodologies relevant to Automated Biochemistry.
The post holder must demonstrate effective leadership and management capabilities while working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
They will work as part of the technical and scientific team, undertaking a range of pre-analytical and support tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the department. The post holder will take direction from Senior Biomedical Scientists and provide assistance to Operational Leads in the continuous improvement and transformation of laboratory services.
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