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Job summary

Main area
Biochemistry
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (As required)
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-0064
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Broomfield, Chelmsford
Salary
£24,937 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/03/2026 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

MLA - Biochemistry

Band 3

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

Working within agreed protocols and standard operating procedures, you will contribute to the analysis of biological samples by receiving, preparing and processing them under the supervision of HCPC‑registered staff. This will include accurately entering patient and test information into the laboratory computer system and carrying out essential supporting duties such as preparing reagents, completing administrative and clerical tasks, and assisting with routine equipment maintenance. You may also be required to take part in out‑of‑hours working, depending on service needs. This role falls under the Trust’s Probationary Policy, and you will be primarily based in the Biochemistry section of Blood Sciences, playing a key role in supporting high‑quality diagnostic services.

Main duties of the job

You will play an active role in receiving samples and preparing them for analysis, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at every stage. Using your knowledge of agreed protocols, you will select the appropriate test profiles based on specimen type and clinical information, supporting high‑quality diagnostic work. You will also use the laboratory information system to input patient test requests quickly and accurately, helping manage a high‑volume workload while maintaining excellent standards of data quality.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.



Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work in a physical environment where clinical specimens are handled
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Good written communication
Desirable criteria
  • To have demonstrable experience working in a laboratory setting
  • Demonstrable interest in science and healthcare

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • To have at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent to include mathematics and English OR to hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent OR to have demonstrable experience in a clinical laboratory setting
Desirable criteria
  • Scientific degree

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Martin Holmes
Job title
Service Manager BHI
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03004438843
Additional information

Jacqui Milburn - [email protected]

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