Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology and blood transfusion
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (May include some nights and weekends)
- Job ref
- 193-7188394NCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- per annum
- Closing
- 19/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Biomedical Scientist- Band 5
NHS AfC: Band 5
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity is available for a Pathology Research Biomedical Scientist to gain experience and skills working on a range of clinical research studies in our Pathology department. You will play a key role in supporting the conduct and delivery of high-quality clinical research, as well as working with clinical investigators and research teams in the delivery of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) studies. The candidate is expected to contribute to the service in the biochemistry laboratory as per the service level contract.
This post would suit an enthusiastic individual who is ready for a challenge and keen to undertake further training and development or individuals who wish to consider a career in clinical research.
The candidate would be joining a laboratory at the forefront of the national Modernising Pathology agenda and strong personal development , and professional strategy.
We can help you to achieve these by supporting your development by providing access to internal and external courses suitable for the job description and training need.
Main duties of the job
Liaising and co-ordinating with the research teams to streamline Pathology’s involvement in trials
Assist and manage study set up
Co-ordinate processing of clinical trial samples
Review research proposals disseminate relevant laboratory requirements and assess feasibility.
As appropriate, to create Standard Operation Procedure (SOPs)
Liaison with all stakeholders to finalise/approve pathology’s involvement in clinical trials.
Contribute to the service provision in Biochemistry lab after receiving appropriate training.
In addition, you will:
· Demonstrate good organisational and communication skills.
· Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm
· Be able to manage your time and work with minimum supervision.
· Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access etc.)
· Be willing to work flexibly in terms of hours and duties to meet research service needs.
· Have the ability to integrate with a number of teams in order to achieve set objectives.
· Assists in the effective induction, mentorship, support and development of new staff, students and more junior colleagues.
Research experience would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided but background in biochemistry is essential.
Working for our organisation
Our laboratory has accreditation for UKAS ISO:15189, MHRA, and is accredited as a training laboratory by the IBMS for both registration and specialist portfolios leading to HCPC registration.
Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For details of the job description attached to this advert.
The job description covers main duties in research and biochemistry laboratory.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered
- BSC in Science
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- IT training
Experience
Essential criteria
- One year experience in a medical laboratory
- Experience working with Microsoft office.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in research
- One year experience in Biochemistry laboratory
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ibtisam Osman
- Job title
- Site Lead -Blood Sciences
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For an informal discussion or for further details please contact Ibtisam Osman (Blood Sciences Lead) on [email protected] / 0118 322 7769 or Leslie Mokogwu (Head of R&I) on [email protected] / 0118 322 7499
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