# Specialist Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/0fd5c6a5-10a9-49e0-baeb-7ecbf60de158 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/0fd5c6a5-10a9-49e0-baeb-7ecbf60de158.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-31T08:20:51.107Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Clinical_Biochemistry_Lab/Clinical_Biochemistry_Lab-v8195426 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8195426?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen in Clinical Biochemistry department within the NHS East and Southeast London Pathology Partnership’s (ESEL). We are a new organisation, jointly owned by Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Set up as an arms-length organisation, hosted by Barts Health NHS Trust, we have our own board and governance framework, with each of the three trusts having an equal voice and vote in the running of the Pathology Partnership. One of the largest pathology providers in the NHS, the Pathology Partnership brings together the strengths of teams from each of the three trusts into a single organisation, dedicated to the provision of high quality and cost-effective pathology services. Clinical Biochemistry spans an integrated network of 7 hospital laboratories, centred at The Royal London Hospital (RLH); a busy major trauma centre which hosts the London Air Ambulance, and connected to essential service laboratories which support local clinical specialities at our partnered hospital sites. Including St. Bartholomew Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham Hospital, Homerton Hospital, Lewisham Hospital and Queens Elizabeth Hospital. ### Main duties of the job We are seeking a strong team player with a positive attitude to work flexibly, committed to supporting local clinical services and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in the extended day, night, and weekend rosters. The post holders must possess a thorough understanding of the technologies and methodologies relevant to Automated Biochemistry.  The successful candidate will be primarily based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital (SBH) laboratory will be expected to cover and support other ESEL sites depending on service demand. Candidate is also expected to participate in roster by working days, nights and weekends duties. The successful Band 6 candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist AND hold the following - CPSM Log book (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003. OR - Registration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005). OR - Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards) Compliance to these criteria is mandatory and must be clearly recorded on application. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Neha Thomas, ESL Operational lead for Blood Sciences, SBH (020 3465 7240) (nehathomas@nhs.net ) ________________________________________ Please note: - All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritised accordingly. Priority will initially be given to Barts Health employees. This does not apply to Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN) roles. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals’ who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. All new appointments (excluding all Medical & Dental doctors) are subject to 6 months’ probation period. In submitting an application form, you authorise Barts Health to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post. All vacancies followed by INTERNAL ONLY, have been classified as an internal role and only internal candidates will be considered. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via NHS Jobs e-Mail and text message with details of your interview. Please continue to check your e-Mails and also your NHS Jobs account for correspondence. Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Competent in routine laboratory techniques and troubleshooting - Ability to analyse, interpret and present routine data/results/concepts - Working knowledge of word processing & spreadsheet packages ### Knowledge **Essential** - H&S legislation and procedures Specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry. - Quality management system **Desirable** - Knowledge of current requirements for training and career progression ### Experience **Essential** - Worked as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. In a busy, acute medical clinical chemistry laboratory environment. - Demonstrate ability to cope with competing priorities. - Demonstrates an ability to respond to change. - Experienced in a variety of diagnostics techniques in Clinical Biochemistry. - Experienced using computerised laboratory information system - Experienced evaluating the authenticity of patient results **Desirable** - Experienced at optimizing, maintaining and troubleshooting the named equipment;  p471 (Roche Diagnostics)  p612 (Roche Diagnostics)  c8100 (Roche Diagnostics)  c8000 (Roche Diagnostics)  cobas Pro (Roche Diagnostics)  OSM1 (Advance Instruments Inc.)  D100 (BioRad Laboratories)  LCMS (Waters Ltd)  AA (Perkin Elmer) - Experienced using the following named IT systems  WinPath Enterprise (Clinisys)  Infinity (Roche Diagnostics)  Optimal Inventory Management System (Roche Diagnostics)  Quality Management / Q-Pulse (Gael) - Demonstrate ability to use own initiative when dealing with patients/staff to solve problems - Experience of staff supervision ### Communications **Essential** - Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc. Biomedical Science or equivalent - Registered with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist. - Hold the following:  CPSM Logbook (Clinical Biochemistry) if qualified before 2003. or  Registration portfolio IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2003 to 2004) and Diploma in Biomedical Science IBMS (Blood Sciences 2005) or  Specialist Diploma IBMS (Clinical Biochemistry 2005 onwards) Evidence of Continual Professional Development ### Specific requirements **Essential** - Reliable, responsible, organised person - Able to work as part of a team - Good interpersonal skills - Adaptable and flexible - Respects confidentiality ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 748.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10500591) - [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120) ## 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.