Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology Chemistry
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (contractual participation in 24/7 shift pattern)
- Job ref
- 374-LCLL0105
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Eastbourne District General Hospital Chemistry
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
Chemistry is looking to recruit a HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientists, to join our progressive, busy and friendly department at the Eastbourne District General Hospital. Training will be provided to help complete the Specialist Portfolio.
The department is based on two sites at Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital and although initially based at Eastbourne DGH, you will be required to work across sites as service needs dictate.
Flexible working is a requirement for this post. The department operates a 24/7 shift system on each site in which the successful candidate will be expected to participate following initial training. Payment for this will be at Agenda for Change rates (Blood Sciences 24/7 working currently attracts short term local recruitment and retention premia of £5K pa)
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a state registered Biomedical Scientist/trainee Biomedical Scientist to become part of our team in the busy, professional and friendly Clinical Chemistry Laboratory.
Applicants must be HCPC registered and must be willing to complete the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry. Applications from candidates awaiting degree/registration confirmation are welcome.
The department has recently moved into a new laboratory area and undergone an analyser refresh with Roche C8000, pre-analytic(8100), CiTM, Sebia Capilliary Analysers, Spectrophotometer and an osmometer under a managed service partnership with Roche.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached. Please note this job description is subject to change.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills achieved through evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional development and attendance on educational and practical courses
Desirable criteria
- Familiar with Apex Computer System
- Familiar with Haematology/Blood Bank automated analysers
- Familiar with Haematology/Blood Bank manual techniques
Experience
Essential criteria
- Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment
- Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working flexibly and within a team.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential criteria
- Highly developed Haematology skills and techniques.
- Good scientific numeracy skills
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Basic Haematological diagnostic techniques.
Other
Essential criteria
- Available during normal laboratory opening hours
- Available for participation on the out of hours shift system
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Neil Loades
- Job title
- Lead BMS Chemistry
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03001314500
- Additional information
ext 735561
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