Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Biomedical Scientist Clinical Biochemistry
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About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join our Clinical Biochemistry team, supporting services across both hospital sites. This is a permanent, full-time position, primarily based at Bedford Hospital, with an expectation to work at the Luton & Dunstable site as required to meet service needs.
Following completion of training, the successful candidate will participate in the 24/7 shift rota, providing essential clinical biochemistry services to patients across the Trust.
Our department is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and professional practice. We hold UKAS accreditation and IBMS/HCPC training status, and are one of the few organisations accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science across Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science. This reflects our strong commitment to quality, training and ongoing professional development.
Join our forward-thinking team as we continue to expand on-site testing and integrate our services to improve patient care. If you are motivated, innovative and enthusiastic about contributing to high-quality, cutting-edge clinical science, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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For further information, please contact Carla Burnett on 01582 718820.
Please note: Interviews will be held in person at Bedford Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
As An HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist, You Will
- Be responsible for the day-to-day operations and technical activities within Biochemistry, working in line with established protocols and standards.
- Support senior laboratory staff in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and effective service.
- Work across both the Luton and Bedford sites and, once fully trained, participate in the 24/7 shift rota.
- Contribute to the delivery of training in accordance with the departmental training policy.
- Be accountable for your own professional practice and actions.
About the Employer
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
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We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Additional Information
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Carla Burnett
- Job title: Clinical Biochemistry Manager
- Email address: carla.burnett@ldh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01582 718820
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