# Biomedical Scientist - Chemical Pathology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-scientist-chemical-pathology/407d9dcd-b241-456e-95e5-7eb1d6bb4e45 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-scientist-chemical-pathology/407d9dcd-b241-456e-95e5-7eb1d6bb4e45.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Salford - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work to provide 24/7 service) - **Closing date:** 2025-03-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-02-17T15:10:12.777Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Salford/Northern_Care_Alliance_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Biochemistry/Biochemistry-v6989433 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/6989433?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Applications are invited from highly motivated Biomedical Scientists to join the Biochemistry team at PAWS as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist, working a rotational shift pattern to cover a 24/7 service. You will hold HCPC state registration and have experience of working in a Biochemistry laboratory. We process in excess of 1,000,000 requests per annum and are on the cutting edge of technology. You will have the opportunity to train and develop your skills in this large department, which includes an automated section with analysers connected to a track system for sample management. Regional services are also provided in our Specialist, Mass Spectrometry and Immunology sections. Alongside the facilities at Salford there is a well-equipped Essential Service Laboratories at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary at Wigan. ### Main duties of the job Undertake the diagnostic, scientific & technical work which corresponds to the training & qualifications of a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. Maintain competence through CPD. Work within Trust & departmental SOPs and Policies to ensure the delivery of a safe, patient focused & high quality service. Participate in the out of hours service and cross site working between Wigan and Salford as required. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk ## Job Details Applications are invited from highly motivated Biomedical Scientists to join the Biochemistry team at PAWS as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist, working a rotational shift pattern to cover a 24/7 service. You will hold HCPC state registration and have experience of working in a Biochemistry laboratory. We process in excess of 1,000,000 requests per annum and are on the cutting edge of technology. You will have the opportunity to train and develop your skills in this large department, which includes an automated section with analysers connected to a track system for sample management. Regional services are also provided in our Specialist, Mass Spectrometry and Immunology sections. Alongside the facilities at Salford there is a well-equipped Essential Service Laboratories at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary at Wigan. ## Job Description Undertake the diagnostic, scientific & technical work which corresponds to the training & qualifications of a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. Maintain competence through CPD. Work within Trust & departmental SOPs and Policies to ensure the delivery of a safe, patient focused & high quality service. Participate in the out of hours service and cross site working between Wigan and Salford as required. ## Responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist **Desirable** - Willingness to complete Specialist Portfolio ### Knowledge, Skills & Experience **Essential** - Practical and theoretical knowledge in Biochemistry. - Analytical judgement and technical skills with attention to detail - Good team working, with ability to form effective working relationships - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development - Attention to detail - Laboratory experience in Biochemistry **Desirable** - Excellent organisational skills - Excellent communication skills ## Documents - [bms band5jd (pdf, 432.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9204407) - [wha assessment (pdf, 120.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9204408) - [sponsorship & evisa information (pdf, 141.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2708) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.