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Blood Sciences - Biochemistry
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NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (fixed term / secondment until 31st October 2026)
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432-HR730-25
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Colchester Hospital
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Colchester
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£38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
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05/10/2025 23:59

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Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry

NHS AfC: Band 6

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.  The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

 

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Colchester Hospital are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry to join our team to cover maternity leave until 31/10/2026

You should have an Msc in Biomedical Science, be registered with the HCPC as a BMS and have completed the IBMS specialist portfolio (Clinical Biochemistry) or have equivalent proven experience in Biochemistry at band 6

You must have an in-depth knowledge of the requirements of a modern Biochemistry laboratory service with previous experience of working within the Biochemistry Department

We are equipped with Roche Cobas 8000 analysers (c702/e801), P612 pre-analytics and NORTSTAR BIO-UV analyser. We are the spoke lab for ESNEFT, operating a 24/7 service, where you are expected to participate in the 24/7 out of service rota which attracts a night rate enhancement for lone working

Our vision is to deliver innovations, high-performing pathology services that is focussed on our customers and delivers high quality and fully compliant services

We are clinically led and designed to achieve the benefits of scale that can be achieved by working together to meet our service users’ needs and support the excellent clinical care provided by our hospitals

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best pathology staff. We encourage our staff to undertake internal and external courses to aid their development

Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Our pathology department is part of the collaborative East Coast Pathology Network (see attached document)

About our Pathology Service https://youtu.be/FBrydUl_c5w

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Job Information

You will enjoy a varied range of responsibilities from maintaining the quality management system, training of less experienced members of staff, validating and authorizing results and most importantly providing safe quality service for our patients.

As an experienced member of staff you will be a mentor to our junior staff, assisting them with their development.

As a shift lead will be responsible for the running of the laboratory and you will need to have the flexibility to do out of hours to deliver a 24 hours, 7 days per week service. You will work independently and lead on the specialist area as directed by the Lead Biomedical Scientist.

The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals.  This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. 

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff. 

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. 

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. 

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.   

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. 

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.   

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A 

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

 

Manyleb y person

Registration

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • HCPC registered
  • Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
  • Additional appropriate specialist qualification if required
  • Evidence of CPD
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Appropriate Post Registration IBMS Specialist Diploma or IBMS diploma in Biomedical Science

Knowledge & Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of specialist biomedical procedures relevant to post.
  • Substantial practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory.
  • Experience of Quality Management Systems
  • Experience of performing Risk Assessments.
  • Experience of Pathology IT systems
Meini prawf dymunol
  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
  • Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
  • Previous experience of line managing staff

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Dhanaraj Krishnamurthy
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Biochemistry Manager
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01206 742244
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