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Job Title: Band 6 Biomedical Scientist – Biochemistry
Banding: Band 6
Location: Surrey
Rate: £22 - £26 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Banding: Band 6
Location: Surrey
Rate: £22 - £26 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Working Hours: Full-time, including out-of-hours shifts, weekends, and Bank Holidays
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join a well-established NHS laboratory in Surrey. This role offers the chance to work within a busy Clinical Biochemistry service, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic testing in a modern laboratory environment.
What will your responsibilities be:
• Perform routine and specialist Clinical Biochemistry investigations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated biochemistry analysers
• Validate and authorise results within the scope of competency and laboratory protocols
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of samples to support patient care
• Participate in quality control, quality assurance, and audit activities
• Maintain compliance with UKAS, ISO 15189, and departmental standards
• Support service delivery across the department and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in the laboratory's out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays
• Perform routine and specialist Clinical Biochemistry investigations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated biochemistry analysers
• Validate and authorise results within the scope of competency and laboratory protocols
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of samples to support patient care
• Participate in quality control, quality assurance, and audit activities
• Maintain compliance with UKAS, ISO 15189, and departmental standards
• Support service delivery across the department and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in the laboratory's out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Previous experience working within a Clinical Biochemistry laboratory
• Competency using Abbott Alinity analysers and/or laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and laboratory governance processes
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Previous experience working within a Clinical Biochemistry laboratory
• Competency using Abbott Alinity analysers and/or laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and laboratory governance processes
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Desirable:
• Previous Band 6 experience within Clinical Biochemistry
• Experience working in a high-throughput NHS laboratory environment
• Experience participating in an out-of-hours service rota
• Previous Band 6 experience within Clinical Biochemistry
• Experience working in a high-throughput NHS laboratory environment
• Experience participating in an out-of-hours service rota
Why work with Pulse?
From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
• 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.
• 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.
How to apply?
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.
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.
Reasonable Adjustments
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.
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.
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Salary : $22 - $26