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Job Title: Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry
Banding: Band 5/6
Location: Central England
Rate: £22 - £26 per hour DOE
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Full-time | Rotational shifts including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join a well-established NHS laboratory in Bedfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional to contribute to a busy laboratory service, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic testing and patient care within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.
What will your responsibilities be:
- Perform routine and specialist laboratory investigations within Blood Sciences.
- Ensure accurate and timely analysis, interpretation, and reporting of patient results.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analysers in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Participate in quality management processes, including IQC, EQA, and compliance with UKAS and ISO 15189 standards.
- Support service delivery across a 24/7 laboratory operation, working a full range of shifts including nights and weekends.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare professionals to ensure high standards of patient care.
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Qualifications and Experience:
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist is essential.
- Previous NHS laboratory experience within Blood Sciences is essential.
- Experience working at Band 6 level or equivalent.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively within a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using Roche Cobas analysers is desirable.
- Experience using laboratory information systems and middleware is desirable.
- Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Why work with Pulse?
- From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you.
- Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the right placement.
- With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.
- We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to what matters to you.
- You are an individual and a professional, not just a resource.
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If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.
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If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your application and placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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