Senior Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Biochemistry)
- NHS
- Full Time
- Burton-on-Trent
- 46148.00 - 52809.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
As a Health Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientist, to lead and supervise the day-to-day delivery of a diagnostic service of Clinical Biochemistry, which includes the Automation section (2 x Cobas 8000 and P612), Immunology (Phadia 250), HbA1c's (TOSOH G11), EQA section and Osmo1. To work closely with senior staff in Haematology, Blood Bank and specimen reception to ensure the smooth running of the blood sciences service.
They will be expected to maintain competency and specialist knowledge for the work therein. The post holder will be a laboratory specialist lead and lead a team. They discharge these duties eitherworking alone to departmental, national or professional guidance and policies or as leader of a laboratory team to implement policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
To provide advanced Biomedical Science technical support within a section by providing training, advice, technical development, troubleshooting and supervision.
To supervise and coordinate validation and verification as and when required.
Day to day management of staffing and operational duties within the Biochemistry section.
To oversee stock control and ordering of reagents and consumables in all sections in Clinical Biochemistry.
Oversee training to BMS and all grades of support staff, updating training documents, and ensuring training is undertaken according to the training policy and training programmes of the department to maintain IBMS training approval and UKAS standards.
To work cross site with the other seniors to support with harmonisation for best patient outcomes. Working on the other sites (Cross site working) may be required
Closing date of applications: 18th June 2026
Interview date: 2nd July 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
- We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
- An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
- Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
- We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
- We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
- We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An MSc in Biomedical Sciences degree (or working towards an MSc), or Fellowship of the IBMS or equivalent experience
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Studying for or willingness to study for a Management course
- Membership of professional body such as IBMS
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a Band 6 in a Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory
- Is able to actively participate in the development of new methods and the commissioning of new equipment for the department.
- Experience of Pathology QMS and UKAS accreditation assessments
- Experience of some level of staff management with formal training
Desirable
- Experience working as a Band 7 BMS in a Clinical Biochemistry laboratory
- Experience of using complex Biochemistry analytical platforms
- Human Resource management experience and skills
Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Able to understand and communicate complex issues and concepts with colleagues
- Organise the training and instruction of other staff.
- Meet and negotiate with suppliers regarding new and existing goods and services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom
