Job overview

We have a one-year fixed-term vacancy to cover maternity leave. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and forward-thinking individual to join our Biomedical Scientist team and contribute to the continued development of the Biochemistry Department at Wexham Park Hospital.

The laboratory is fully accredited by UKAS and holds IBMS training status for both Registration and Specialist Portfolios, offering an excellent environment for professional development.

Within the laboratory, we currently utilise Winpath Enterprise and Abbott Alinity ci analysers in the routine biochemistry section. Our specialist chemistry laboratory is equipped with TOSOH G11, Kryptor Compact Plus, and OsmoPro multi-sample micro-osmometer analysers. In addition, we use a Northstar Bio-UV spectrophotometer for xanthochromia analysis.

We are a fully automated laboratory, supported by a GLP track system, enabling efficient and high-quality diagnostic services.

Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS), one of the first NHS pathology networks to be established in 1998, is now one of the largest in the country. We are driven to provide a patient centred service which provides safe, high quality, clinically led diagnostics.

BSPS is a contractual joint venture between Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospitals, Frimley Health (Wexham Park & Frimley Park Hospitals), Royal Berkshire Hospital, Royal Surrey County Hospital and Surrey and Sussex Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Work closely with the line manager to deliver a high-quality technical service, ensuring compliance with standards set by UKAS and ISO 15189:2022.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels, both technical and medical, to support the efficient delivery of services.
• Participate in a 24/7 shift rota as required.
• Be primarily based at Wexham Park Hospital, with occasional travel to other sites within the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Network.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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