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Job summary

Main area
Biochemistry
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-SSB-116
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum / pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

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Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and capable Senior  Specialist Biomedical Scientist, with an interest in career progression.

The successful applicant will be a suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Specialist  Biomedical Scientist who may hold or be working towards an  MSc.

This post in the Biochemistry Section at The  Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. 

The role involves management  and deployment of  staff within the Blood Sciences laboratory.   You will lead the Biochemistry  section  and will ensure that all aspects of the technical performance of that area are of the highest standard.  

A Roche equipment refresh will be undertaken in the next few months 

The department is an approved IBMS/HCPC training laboratory and continuous professional development is actively encouraged.

Main duties of the job

  • Assist the Head BMS and other senior grade staff in the management of the department’s sections.
  • To manage and deploy staff within a section(s) of work assigned to you. To be familiar with the local application of all relevant Trust policies, e.g. health and safety, HR (personnel), and ensure that these policies are adhered to by yourself and the staff in your section.
  • You may be required to deputise for the Deputy Head BMS in their absence and take direct responsibility for the department.
  • You will provide cover for other senior specialist within your department.
  • You will perform a range of senior specialist activities and provide highly specialist advice to clinicians and other service users. 

Working for our organisation

This post is based at The  Royal  Shrewsbury Hospital, although candidates may be required to work across sites. 

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital care for more than 500,000 people from Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Pathology provides services to the Trust and Shropshire County CCG, Telford and Wrekin CCG, Powys Teaching Health Board, Powys Healthcare Trust, and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, amongst others

A job share will be considered 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Science or related subject
  • Registered with HCPC as Biomedical Scientist
  • MSc or equivalent in relevant discipline
  • Relevant IBMS Specialist Diploma(s) or Equivalent
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable criteria
  • IBMS Certificate of Extended practice
  • Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science
  • Diploma in first line management
  • Relevant Higher Specialist Diploma

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive practical experience of Biomedical procedures in a relevant discipline; gained through working in an NHS environment or equivalent
  • Experience of managing/supervising junior staff and students.
  • Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience of Biomedical procedures gained through MSc or equivalent and consolidated through the completion of an IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline
  • Sound understanding of Health and Safety.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft software in particular Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance & Laboratory accreditation
  • Able to work autonomously and lead specialist section(s).
  • Advanced grasp of technical/mechanical aspects of instrumentation.
  • Adept at problem solving, taking the initiative and sound decision making.
  • Able to instil confidence and motivate others
  • Good written and communication skills
  • Able to train and support staff to attain full potential.
  • Able to concentrate for prolong periods of time
  • Able to pay meticulous attention to detail and maintain accurate hand eye co-ordination
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Pathology IT systems
  • IOSH
  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.
  • Good customer service skills.
  • Able to adapt and develop new ideas to improve the service.

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tammy Davies
Job title
Deputy Head BMS -Biochemistry
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

Tammy Davies  Deputy Head Biomedical Scientist

Phone: 01743 261000 ext, 3561

Email: [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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