Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Chemistry) - Registered/Specialist - #145723

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Rotherham
Contract type: Full time
South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) is on a transformational journey that will fully integrate our existing pathology services, providing the best possible service for patients and clinicians across the Integrated Care System. It is our mission to deliver high-quality and innovative laboratory medicine solutions to patients, clinicians and partners to improve health, add value to patient care, safeguard best clinical outcomes and support the transformation of healthcare across SYB and beyond.

A vacancy has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and hardworking team in the Clinical Chemistry department at Rotherham Hospital, which forms part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network.

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with a flexible approach to work.

Participation in the out of hours service is an essential requirement, once deemed competent in all relevant areas. The OOH service is provided over 24/7, 365 days.

Applicants must possess an IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences, ideally with relevant experience in Clinical Chemistry, and hold current registration with the HCPC (Band 5/Band 6 BMS). If applying for a Band 6 role, candidates will have completed the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry or be ready for assessment.

  • Ensure all tests are performed efficiently within the assigned time and in accordance with established protocols to the required standards.
  • Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.
  • Maintain complex pieces of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results are produced for patients.
  • Participate in out of hours rotas covering the 24/7 routine Biochemistry service.
  • To be accountable for own professional actions and work for long periods of time without direct supervision.
  • Assist in monitoring quality standards, perform audit as directed in line with service needs.
  • Monitor stock levels and assist senior members of staff with ordering and organising stock as required.
  • Participate in regular CPD activities to maintain up to date knowledge and experience

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers five hospital sites, provides care from over forty community settings, and has an excellent reputation for research.

As an organisation we value and respect our staff and the community we serve. We provide excellent staff benefits; this includes commitment to professional development but also many initiatives to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jessica Merrills Job title: Biochemistry Lead BMS Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01709424241

Please contact Jess Merrills ([email protected]) or the Biochemistry Laboratory (01709 424241) if you require any further information or would like an informal visit

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