Specialist Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join the Chemical Pathology section within the Blood Sciences department. The role involves delivering high-quality test results, performing equipment maintenance, quality controls, and troubleshooting procedures. The post holder will contribute to the effective running of the department and engage with the laboratory's quality management system. There is a requirement for out-of-hours shift cover, including lates, nights, and weekends.
Key responsibilities
- Act as a State Registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) providing scientific and diagnostic services in Chemical Pathology.
- Perform automated and manual laboratory procedures according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Contribute to the departmental out-of-hours shift rota.
- Liaise with a wide range of internal and external staff groups.
Essential criteria
- IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree (or equivalent approved by the IBMS)
- HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist
- Specialist portfolio in Biochemistry
- Significant experience working in a clinical laboratory in biochemistry
Desirable criteria
- Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences or related subject (or equivalent)
- Health and Safety training
- Quality management training
- Demonstratable experience working within an NHS laboratory environment
- Demonstratable experience leading staff
- Demonstratable experience working within a quality team or with quality related tasks
- Demonstratable experience of the GWH Chemical Pathology workflow processes
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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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover)
This role is an opportunity for an experienced, well-motivated Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professionals Council registration to join the Great Western Hospitals Chemical Pathology section within Blood Sciences department.
The post holder will join a team of dedicated professionals working to deliver high quality test results and excellent care to patients across Swindon and the surrounding area. The Great Western Hospitals Blood Science department handles over 6 million test requests per year and offers a large repertoire of tests for our patients.
The post holder will be expected to work at a competence level equivalentto the Institute of Biomedical Scientists Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry and contribute to the effective running of the Chemical Pathology department by performing equipment maintenance, quality controls and troubleshooting procedures. The laboratory operates a quality management system (QMS) which all staff members engage with to ensure all processes are followed according to SOPs and documented according to the departmental policies.
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