Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bedford, MK42 9DJ
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Biochemistry team within our busy, supportive, and ...
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.
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
1. To perform as a HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist [BMS] assisting in the delivery of the department services.
2. To assist the departmental laboratory senior in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service, in conjunction the clinical lead of the department.
3. To implement the quality policy for the department including the agreed quality objectives.
4. 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.
5. To deputise in the absence of the departmental laboratory senior when required to do so.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Master's degree or related professional health care qualification (FIBMS or Chartered Scientist) or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in Biomedical Science at an advanced level.
- demonstrable ability to work without supervision
Desirable
- Supervisory role in a laboratory
- audit and evaluation experience
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels.
- Good listening skills
- Excellent Inter-personal skills
- Ability to utilise evaluation tools
Desirable
- Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of current UKAS accreditation standards
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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