Job overview
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
This role is an opportunity for an experienced, well-motivated Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professionals Council registration to join the Great Western Hospitals Chemical Pathology section within Blood Sciences department.
The post holder will join a team of dedicated professionals working to deliver high quality test results and excellent care to patients across Swindon and the surrounding area. The Great Western Hospitals Blood Science department handles over 6 million test requests per year and offers a large repertoire of tests for our patients.
The post holder will be expected to work at a competence level equivalent to the Institute of Biomedical Scientists Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry and contribute to the effective running of the Chemical Pathology department by performing equipment maintenance, quality controls and troubleshooting procedures. The laboratory operates a quality management system (QMS) which all staff members engage with to ensure all processes are followed according to SOPs and documented according to the departmental policies.
Main duties of the job
The Chemical Pathology department performs analysis of a variety of clinical biochemistry tests through the automated equipment. This is currently provided by Beckman-Coulter and consists of two sets of DxI 800 analysers linked to DxC AU 700 analysers via a Powerlink and a single stand alone DxC AU 700. The department also provides services for xanthochromia, drugs of abuse analysis and HbA1c in a dedicated area of the lab.
Senior Biomedical Scientists support this role and other BMS roles in the department.
There is a requirement for out of hours shift cover, including lates, nights and weekend shifts. This is distributed to all staff via a rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To act as a State Registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) who provides a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services throughout the Chemical Pathology department.
To perform automated and manual laboratory procedures of varying complexity in accordance with Standard operating procedures (SOPs).
To contribute to the departmental out-of-hours shift rota and have a flexible approach to hours of employment, according to individual contract.
To liaise with a wide range of staff groups, both internal and external to the department
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in a clinical laboratory in biochemistry
Desirable
- Demonstratable experience working within an NHS laboratory environment
- Demonstratable experience leading staff
- Demonstratable experience working within a quality team or with quality related tasks
- Demonstratable experience of the GWH Chemical Pathology workflow processes
Qualifications
Essential
- IBMS accredited Biomedical Sciences degree (or equivalent approved by the IBMS)
- HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist
- Specialist portfolio in Biochemistry
Desirable
- Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or related subject (or equivalent)
- Health and Safety training
- Quality management training
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This advert is for Specialist Biomedical Scientist with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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