Job summary
- Main area
- Biochemistry
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 264-8056022-CSS
- Employer
- Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
- Town
- Kettering
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/07/2026
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist
Band 5
Job overview
Applications are invited from well-motivated, experienced Biomedical Scientists to work in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry of the Kettering General Hospitals NHS Trust.
Candidates must be HCPC state registered as a Biomedical Scientist and it is desirable if applicants have laboratory competences gained in a clinical chemistry laboratory. An ability and commitment to work the shift system is required, participation in the 24/7 shift system, once trained, is expected and brings an additional payment at agenda for change pay rates
The post is full time, average working hours over the shift pattern 37.5 hours per week. As the post is Band 5 BMS the successful candidate is expected to undertake the IBMS specialist portfolio in Clinical Chemistry. The Pathology Directorate at KGH provides services to primary and secondary care across North Northants. The department has UKAS Accreditation and is well equipped with Roche Cobas 8000 analysers and the C8100 pre-analytics system. Areas of specialist interest include Fetal Anomaly Screening and HPLC.
The department has IBMS training approval, UKAS ISO15189 accreditation and encourages professional development.
Please note - Non HCPC Registered Applications will not be considered. This post is for currently registered BMS staff only.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in Clinical Biochemistry, you will be expected to perform a variety of complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens. You will be using graduate level knowledge of Biomedical Sciences and subsequent experience in Clinical Biochemistry to ensure delivery of a quality service.
The post holder will rotate through all sections of the laboratory. This includes Automation, Manual and Fetal Anomaly Screening . It involves performing a variety of complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens.
You will demonstrate skills and knowledge required including the safe handling of hazardous chemical and biological materials.
You must be able to concentrate for extended time periods to successfully complete complex investigations.
Contribute to the future development of the Clinical Biochemistry service.
In your supporting statement please answer the following questions, failure to do so will result in your application form not being shortlisted.
'Which of our values do you relate most to and why?'
Working for our organisation
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.
We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document. |
Person specification
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to maintain a high level of concentration
- Able to prioritise workload
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge of confidentiality requirements
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of H&S in the lab
- Some understanding of results relating to direct patient care
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- An IBMS accredited BSc Hons degree in biomedical science
- Registration with the HCPC
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Roberts
- Job title
- Lead BMS
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01536492702
- Additional information
Graeme Wilson Senior BMS
01536 492683
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