Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry) (XR05)
Job Description
Job summary
This is an exciting time to join one of the largest Pathology departments in the country, and in advance of moving to our new £30m Pathology building (on the St. Jamess University Hospital site) and new Acute Hospital Laboratory (on the Leeds General Infirmary site) Spring 2025. The Department of Blood Sciences is seeking to recruit experienced and innovative Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry to help shape, deliver and improve the service we deliver to our patients.
Expected Shortlisting Date
28/03/2025
Planned Interview Date
18/04/2025
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within a large hub laboratory, serving both Leeds Teaching Hospitals and the wider community. This includes the regional Oncology centre and the Leeds Children's Hospital, which is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to gain experience in wide range of biochemistry assays. In Spring 2025, the successful candidate will be involved in the exciting transition to our new, purpose-built hub laboratory at St. Jamess University Hospital.
To be considered for this Biomedical Scientist position in Biochemistry, you must be registered with the HCPC and have demonstrable laboratory experience, along with a keen interest in the scientific field of Biochemistry. Relevant training and support will be provided for the successful candidate, including (subject to an application process) support to complete an IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
We encourage all candidates to contact us to discuss the role(s) and we can offer informal visits to our laboratories for interested candidates.
Interview will be held in person, due to practical elements of the interview process.
Full/part time roles are available.
Please note: UK Government immigration and sponsorship criteria have changed. This post is not eligible for sponsorship. Please check your eligibility before applying.
About us
Our Pathology services operate across two large university teaching hospitals in the Leeds Metropolitan area with a population of around 2.3 million and provide services both regionally and nationally. In addition to the new laboratory projects, we are also working to deploy a new Managed Pathology Service Contract. Construction on the new Leeds Children's Hospital is also planned for the future, which will include all in-patient maternity and specialist neonatal services to become the largest single site maternity centre in the UK.
The successful candidate will be well supported by the wider scientific and clinical teams. The Blood Sciences Department is accredited to ISO15189 and by the IBMS as a training laboratory in both Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job responsibilities
As a State Registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be a member of the departmental team and assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with LTHT Pathology objectives. To provide that service in a manner commensurate with the profession
The post holders main role is to carry out the examination of pathological samples using various technologies and to report or present the results as appropriate.
Working in different sections of the department you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations, and how to work, often under pressure, either independently or as part of the team.
You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations.
Please refer to full Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a BMS IBMS approved degree
- CPD participation
Desirable
- Already working towards a Specialist Portfolio.
- Service improvement experience
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
- Computer literacy.
- Independent Problem solving/ troubleshooting skills.
Desirable
- Teaching and training skills
Other Criteria
Essential
- Good concentration and accurate working.
- Manual dexterity. Attention to detail.
- Team worker
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of pathology and disease processes.
- Post registration Laboratory experience in relevant discipline
- Competent in pathology LIMS / IT systems.
Desirable
- Proven ability to work unsupervised e.g. on-call or shift.
- Line management experience
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
