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Main area
Biochemistry
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
9 months (Fixed Term (Ending on 31/08/2025))
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
282-SA1246259
Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Town
Sutton
Salary
£42,939 - £50,697 Per Annum Inc HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

Employer heading

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Join Our Dynamic Biochemistry Team at The Royal Marsden

Are you a passionate Biomedical Scientist looking to make a meaningful impact in cancer care? The Royal Marsden, Europe's largest comprehensive cancer center, is seeking a qualified Band 6 BMS to join our Biochemistry Department at our Sutton site.

Why choose The Royal Marsden?

Excellence in Cancer Care: Be part of a world-renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.
Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with state-of-the-art analytical platforms like Ortho Vitro, Sebia Hydrasys, Optilite, and more.


Opportunities for Growth: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive and collaborative team of dedicated professionals.


Key Responsibilities:

Perform a wide range of biochemical analyses, ensuring accurate and timely results. Contribute to research and development projects.
Participate in on-call rotas with comprehensive training provided.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver the best possible patient care.


Qualifications and Experience:

BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Proven experience in a laboratory setting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver a fit for purpose Blood Sciences service and is primarily responsible for the analytical service. The post holder will rotate through all sections of the department. The key working relationships will be with staff in Biochemistry, but the post holder will be expected to liaise with staff throughout pathology and the Trust. There will be frequent occasions when the post holder takes sole responsibility for work, for example when no senior staff are present.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

·         To ensure knowledge of all instrumentation is up to date.

·         To be competent to operate the laboratory equipment to deliver the required analytical service.

·         To perform manual laboratory investigations including the use of liquid handling devices to safely process biological specimens. 

·         To technically validate appropriate results according to departmental SOPs.

  • To ensure the timely and efficient provision of routine or special analytical services 

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of post registration study or specialist diploma

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a specialist BMS in Biochemistry
  • Experience working as a registered BMS in areas of relevant diagnostic laboratory
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Able to understand / follow SOPs
  • Able to technically validate laboratory result
  • Full understanding of EQA & IQC and their implications
  • Full understanding of laboratory H&S procedures
Desirable criteria
  • Able to perform basic training

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • Self-confident, contributes to laboratory meetings

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Iris Valera Larios
Job title
Blood Sciences Laboratory Manage
Email address
[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Support Team
Telephone
01629 690825
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