Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous laboratory experience
- Qualifications
BSc (or MSc) in an accredited Biological / Biomedical Sciences degree
- Qualifications
HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist
- Qualifications
IBMS Certificate of Competence
- Qualifications
IT skills
- Further Training
Participates in Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge Requirements
Understanding of the role of Biomedical Scientist
- Contractual Requirements
37.5 hrs per week, working on any shift within the full shift system as rostered
- Contractual Requirements
Annual attendance at mandatory training
- Contractual Requirements
To work on any site as rostered
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
European Computer Driving Licence
Job overview
Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking a talented and motivated HCPC‑registered Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly, dynamic Clinical Chemistry team at King’s Mill Hospital on a fixed term basis.
We are looking for an individual with strong scientific and technical acumen, capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a busy diagnostic environment. Candidates who bring excellent organisational skills, confident communication, and a meticulous approach to their work will thrive in this role. This is a chance to showcase your expertise in a department that values your contribution and actively supports your professional development.
You will be based within the state‑of‑the‑art Pathology Department at King’s Mill Hospital, working alongside a dedicated and supportive team committed to delivering high‑quality patient care..
Once fully trained you will participate in the 24/7 the shift system, working in line with UKAS standards. The department uses Roche cobas pro analysers.
It is essential that you have completed the Certificate of Competence to be considered for this post.
As part of your application please answer the following question in your supporting information.
What challenges do you think you'll face during your first 90 days in this post.
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Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Chemistry) with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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