Specialist Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry
Accepting applications until: 23-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 23-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Eastbourne District General Hospital
- Address
- Kings Drive
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Postcode
- BN21 2UD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Will participate in the 24/7 out of hours rota)
Salary
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Biochemistry
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 £700 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
The Biochemistry Laboratory at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a well-organised and highly motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Biochemistry team. Our services are based over two acute hospital sites at Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital - you will be based at Eastbourne District General Hospital although some cross-site working is required.
In return, the Trust is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff at all levels.
The Department is fully automated in its analytical platform using Roche 8000 analysers at Eastbourne and Roche 6000 analysers at Conquest. All these Roche analysers are currently undergoing a refresh and being upgraded to Cobas Pro analysers. The Sebia Capillarys is used across both sites for HbA1c analysis and electrophoresis. The Laboratory currently uses the iLab/Apex Laboratory Information system. LIMS is due to be replaced in 2026 with Winpath Enterprise.
Full 24/ hour, 7 days a week acute services are operated at both acute hospital sites. Candidates will be required to participate in the full shift rota, covering weekdays, nights and weekends after suitable training and assessment.
Advert
Qualified Biomedical Scientists, who have HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with, or close to completing, a Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry and suitable experience in Biochemistry within an NHS setting, or within a laboratory with IBMS training approval, are encouraged to apply.
You will be required to rotate through the different areas within the Biochemistry Departmenty. You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills.
Our laboratories are accredited to UKAS 15189 standards and we promote a quality approach to working with all staff contributing towards maintenance of the Quality Management System.
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.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- B.Sc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- State Registration (Health Professionals Council)
- Post graduate specialist training evidenced by completion of IBMS portfolio or equivalent.
- 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 automated analysers in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Familiar with manual techniques in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Experience
Essential criteria
- Two years relevant laboratory experience, post HCPC registration
- Experience of working flexibly and within a team.
- Commitment to the ethos of a health care environment.
- Experience of accepting responsibility while recognising limits.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Highly developed Haematology/Blood Bank skills and techniques.
- Good scientific numeracy skills.
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Advanced haematological diagnostic techniques.
- Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures as applied in pathology
- Good knowledge of laboratory practice
- Must be prepared to check all work performed
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Working on own initiative and managing own workload (work planning with flexibility).
- Capable of working with minimum supervision
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Neil Loades
- Job title
- Deputy Lead Blood Sciences
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 131 5561
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