Job summary
- Main area
- Biochemistry
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 7 months (FTC ending 31.07.2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Once competent 24/7 shift pattern)
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BR-9651
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/01/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 12/01/2026
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Are you interested in a career in Biomedical science? Then this is the opportunity for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientist to join our Biochemistry team in the Blood Sciences department.
Blood Sciences at Broomfield Hospital is a friendly department that incorporates Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion, Haematology, Immunology and Sample Reception. The department provides analytical services for the Mid Essex Trust, St Andrews Burns Unit and other NHS & non-NHS providers. Biochemistry also provides the Maternal Serum Screening service for the area.
Please note that this vacancy may close early due to number of applications.
Main duties of the job
The department provides analytical services for the Mid Essex Trust, St Andrews Burns Unit and other NHS / non-NHS providers. The department is equipped with Beckman automation, E411, CZE for proteins, HPLC and Kryptors for Down service , with Enterprise as the laboratory computer system in use. The department is fully UKAS ISO15189 accredited.
The department regularly hold lunchtime seminars and we have a full-time Training Lead in post across Blood Sciences to support training needs. You must be keen to develop your knowledge and skills but to also develop others.
For band 6 Specialist Portfolio or relevant post registration experience
The post-holder will be required to obtain and maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory.
Once competent the post will require shift work on our 24/7 rota working nights, lates and weekends.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you are looking for an exciting Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered
Desirable criteria
- Specialist Portfolio or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable post registration experience
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable post registration experience required for Band 6
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- IBMS accredited BSc Hons in Biomedical Science or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Started specialist portfolio
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of Quality Assurance principles and other Quality procedures
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Marcus McDougall
- Job title
- Blood Sciences Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 030044 38843
- Additional information
Jacqui Milburn
030044 32398
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