Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Main area Clinical Biochemistry Grade NHS AfC:
Band 6 Contract Secondment: 10 months Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Role will include participation in AfC 24/7 shift pattern) Job
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97408-CW-A

Site Bedford Hospital Town Bedford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/09/2026 23:59

We are looking for an enthusiastic HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Biochemistry team within our busy, supportive, and forward‑thinking Blood Sciences department.

This vacancy is offered as a 10‑month secondment at Band 6.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Bedford site, with flexibility to work at the Luton & Dunstable site when required to support service needs. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain specialist expertise, with comprehensive training and strong support for ongoing professional development.

Once training is complete, the post holder will participate in the 24/7 shift rota across both sites, as needed.

Our department is UKAS accredited and approved for IBMS/HCPC training. We are also one of the few organisations accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science to deliver Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, and Transfusion Science training within the clinical sciences.

We remain committed to continually enhancing our services, including expanding on‑site testing capabilities and strengthening integration with wider clinical teams.

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist within the Clinical Biochemistry department, the post holder will:

Uphold high professional standards — Maintain consistently high-quality scientific practice, motivate colleagues, and act as a positive professional role model within the team.

Contribute specialist expertise — Participate fully in all areas of departmental activity, particularly where advanced knowledge is required, performing tests and assays with accuracy, precision, and a methodical scientific approach.

Support senior laboratory leadership — Assist senior laboratory staff in delivering a cohesive, efficient, and high‑quality service, working closely with the department’s Clinical Lead.

Provide leadership in absence of seniors — Deputise for senior laboratory staff when required, ensuring continuity of service and effective operational oversight.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

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1. To perform as a HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the…