Job summary
- Main area
- Biochemistry
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shift pattern in operation)
- Job ref
- 279-7219353-JUN25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital and Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Join our dynamic and forward-thinking Biochemistry team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
Based across laboratories at RSCH (Brighton) and PRH (Haywards Heath), you’ll rotate through Automation (RSCH & PRH) and Specialist Biochemistry (RSCH, including Toxicology, First Trimester Screening , Trace Metal analysis and Manual Chemistry), gaining experience in key Chemistry specialisms.
The successful applicant must be conscientious, enthusiastic and able to work well as part of a team. Applicants will be required to work across sites and participate in the 24/7 shift system.
We welcome HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists, including those working towards their IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Band 6 awarded upon completion). Our department is ISO 15189 accredited and IBMS approved for training.
UHSussex is undergoing significant investment in enhancing lab environments and equipment. You’ll benefit from structured leadership, development pathways, rotational posts, and career progression support.
Our coastal locations offer an excellent quality of life. Brighton offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle with arts, culture, and nightlife, alongside easy London access. Haywards Heath provides a quieter pace, excellent schools, green spaces and direct train links to London and Brighton—perfect for work–life balance.
This is a great opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, forward-looking Trust at the heart of the South East.
Main duties of the job
- Required to work across sites
- Will participate in the 24/7 shift system, including nights, weekends and bank-holidays.
- Analyses samples according to the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (including the requesting of tests and reporting of results) using highly complex analysers, or performing highly complex techniques and informs senior staff of any proposed changes to SOP’s.
- Undertakes/oversees planned preventative maintenance on highly complex, expensive and specialised analysers to ensure correct functioning. Records problems and troubleshoots or refers to senior members of staff.
- Prioritises workload according to national guidelines. Understands the clinical urgency of requests and the impact on patient care (i.e. the 4hr wait in A&E).
- Performs calibrations on all methods, informs senior staff of any problems.
- Performs and verifies quality control samples (including checking quality control charts) to ensure accuracy and precision. Carries out corrective action to ensure all analyses are performing within defined parameters. Understands the use of statistical parameters for mean and SD.
- Performs external quality assurance analysis on highly specialised analysers
- Undertakes analytical validation of results produced
- Checks all samples before processing for status & suitability
- Interprets results and clinical history to ensure patients receive correct therapy.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Has an extensive knowledge of the disease process and the clinical relevance and appropriateness of diagnostic tests requested. Therefore understands why certain tests (including the abbreviations and medical terminology) are requested in certain pathological situations.
- Communicates with the requesting physician to discuss the suitability of tests requested and discuss the availability of further tests which might contribute to diagnosis/patient management. Also discuss with senior member of staff if appropriate/available.
- Validates results according to the SOP. Interprets results in conjunction with previous results (delta checks). Requests further work according to SOP, refers to senior staff upon completion of further work.
- Handles unsuitable samples for example if taken from drip arm, too old, incorrectly labelled (according to departmental policy), insufficient volume to ensure reliability and validity of sample and will request repeat bloods be taken accordingly.
- Phones highly complex and potentially sensitive results to clinicians ensuring results are understood and transcribed correctly. Acts on or refers phone calls received to appropriate area of lab.
Please see JD and PS for full details.
Person specification
IBMS qualified
Essential criteria
- IBMS qualified
Specialist Portfolio
Essential criteria
- Specialist portfolio completed
Desirable criteria
- In progress
2 years NHS lab experience
Essential criteria
- 2 years NHS lab experience
Desirable criteria
- 1 year NHS lab experience
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joshua Travers
- Job title
- Senior Lead Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Use extension x64149
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