Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Main area Clinical Biochemistry Grade NHS AfC:
Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Role will include participation in AfC 24/7 shift pattern) Job
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71807-CW

Site Bedford Hospital Town Bedford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/07/2026 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.

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.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, offering key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. The Trust is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff and delivering high‑quality patient care.

• To perform as a HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist assisting in the delivery of the department services.
• To assist the departmental laboratory senior in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service, in conjunction with the clinical lead of the department.
• To implement the quality policy for the department including the agreed quality objectives.
• To contribute to the implementation of UKAS standards for the department using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfill the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance.
• To deputise in the absence of the departmental laboratory senior when required to do so.

• HCPC registered
• Completed an Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) accredited degree (BSc) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent and demonstrable experience at BMS level.
• Completed an Institute of Biomedical Scientist (IBMS) Higher Specialist Diploma (HSD) in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.
• Master’s degree or related professional health care qualification (FIBMS or Chartered Scientist) or equivalent.

• Substantial experience in Biomedical Science at an advanced level.
• Demonstrable ability to work without supervision.
• Supervisory role in a laboratory.
• Audit and evaluation experience.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels.
• Excellent inter‑personal skills.
• Ability to utilise evaluation tools.
• Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements.

• Fully conversant with the Biomedical methodology and ability to employ advanced techniques of laboratory diagnosis.
• Accurate input of data while working under pressure.
• Ability to plan own work and the work of others.
• Knowledge of current UKAS accreditation standards.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first six months in post.

Travel between hospital sites may be required.