Specialist Biomedical Scientist

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for performing routine laboratory activities within the Biochemistry Department, rotating across relevant sections of the specialty and following approved methodologies, protocols, and procedures. You will manage your workload independently, contributing to the delivery of diagnostic services through a 24/7 shift system, including weekend working, extended hours, and out-of-hours cover where required. You will support the induction and competency development of Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Healthcare Science Support Workers, and other laboratory staff in line with departmental requirements. You will maintain effective working relationships with laboratory teams, Pathology services, and clinical colleagues, ensuring clear communication, participation in departmental discussions, and timely resolution of issues within your area of expertise. You will also follow Trust guidance relating to infection prevention, control, and health and safety standards while promoting a respectful and professional working environment.

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

To undertake complex analytical investigations and provide technically accurate laboratory results, applying specialist knowledge within Biochemistry to support clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment decisions.

To maintain the performance and reliability of laboratory equipment, completing advanced troubleshooting, verification checks, and documentation of technical interventions to support uninterrupted service provision.

To manage quality assurance activities within the department, including reviewing quality control performance, investigating discrepancies, and contributing to corrective and preventative actions in line with laboratory standards.

To evaluate clinical samples and laboratory requests, ensuring appropriate handling, prioritisation, and processing of specimens while identifying issues that may impact result accuracy or patient care.

To contribute to laboratory governance processes, including audits, risk assessments, incident reporting, validation activities, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance departmental effectiveness.

To support the implementation of service improvements and resource efficiency, including monitoring stock usage, assisting with new methodologies, and ensuring effective utilisation of laboratory equipment and consumables.