# Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-scientist/cc63c68e-cd19-4473-806c-431c83d22dcb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/biomedical-scientist/cc63c68e-cd19-4473-806c-431c83d22dcb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum, Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Staff will be required to work across Haematology and Blood Transfusion, and support the out of hours service which operates on a 24/7 basis.) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-28T07:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-14T09:40:51.163Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Suffolk/Bury_St_Edmunds/West_Suffolk_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Haematology_Blood_Transfusion/Haematology_Blood_Transfusion-v8040409 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8040409?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wsh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview - To utilise laboratory equipment and computer system to analyse specimens received in the department. - Supervise and/or train less experienced staff in own area of work and competency. - To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service. - The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions - Maintain and promote professional image of the Pathology department. NB: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence and must undertake the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio to gain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council following the completion of the accredited degree. ### Main duties of the job Technical and scientific: - Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations within defined service area accurately and efficiently. - Participate in the day to day management of stock control and usage. - Undertake quality control procedures and the processing of quality control material as per established protocols - Your attention is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 which requires you to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work; and co-operate with the Trust on any matters of health and safety. Other responsibilities: The post-holder will be expected to participate in the delivery of specific duties and/or specialised responsibilities in line with the banding of the post. These responsibilities will be agreed with the post holder, will be subject to regular review and may be amended at any time with the post holder’s agreement. For full details, please see the job description. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see job description for further details. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - High level of accuracy and attention to detail. - Strives for excellence. - Self-motivated and able to motivate others. - Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service. - Ability to work with minimal supervision. - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands. - Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken. - Awareness of self and impact on others ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Good verbal and written communication skills. - Interpretation and analytical skills. - Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently. - Able to prioritise own workload to meet needs of the service. - Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time. - High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques. ### Experience & Knowledge **Essential** - Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of biomedical procedures. **Desirable** - Practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory. - Knowledge of Pathology IT systems. - Knowledge of Quality Management Systems. - Knowledge of Risk Assessment. ### Education & Qualification **Essential** - Working towards a Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent accredited by the IBMS. **Desirable** - Evidence of CPD. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 593.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10539968) ## 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.