Job summary
Applications are sought from exceptional Specialist Biomedical Scientists that are HCPC registered and either hold the IBMS Specialist portfolio or have significant number of years post registration experience.
You will join our friendly and enthusiastic team working in the busy Biochemistry and Immunology laboratory at our main laboratory based at Whiston Hospital and our Biochemistry essential services laboratory based at Southport Hospital.
The services are provided 24/7/365 and the post holder may be requested to work from any site where the Trust provides a service 24/7/365. The post holder is required to participate in the full out of hours rotas for both Whiston and Southport laboratories and for this an additional ~£4K (maximum) is currently paid as an Essential Specialist On-Site Payment.
The Job Description is currently under AfC review and is subject to change
Main duties of the job
Working autonomously as a Biomedical Scientist youwill undertake manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations on a rotational basis through all sections within the Department, as required on a 24/7/365 basis.You will be a good problem solver and as a member of a team are required to be a good communicator to ensure effective continuity of service.
The LIMS (Dedalus Telepath) is provided across all Pathology sites. The main laboratory site is at Whiston Hospital and the Department is equipped with state of the art Siemens automation comprising: Aptio automated track and sample management; 2 x Atellica Chemistry and Immunoassay analytical lines; Phadia 250 for automated Immunology, connected to the main track. These systems operate via Siemens ADM middleware. In addition, the Department utilises Sebia MC3 (capillary electrophoresis) for the analysis of HbA1c and MAST Pledia Sensor for FIT testing.
The Clinical Biochemistry department also comprises an Immunology section equipped with a Sebia CapillaryS CZE and Hydrsys2 scan for performing electrophoresis, and IIF microscopy for auto immunity screening and a further Phadia 250 for allergy. At the Southport site also operates Siemens Atellica technology to deliver an essential service
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of the main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification which are located in the supporting documents.
Advertised on 21st August 2025Advert closes on 28th August 2025Interview date to be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of the main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification which are located in the supporting documents.
Advertised on 21st August 2025Advert closes on 28th August 2025Interview date to be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- A recognised Biomedical Science degree with honours which is acceptable to the HCPC
- PgD Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
- Willing to pursue further qualifications e.g. MSc. Advanced specialist diploma etc
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT packages eg word processing and spreadsheets
- Sufficient number of years post qualification experience
- Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
- Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to work within all areas of the department
Desirable
- Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours
Skills
Essential
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Willing and able to learn new skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Highly developed technical skills
- Understands quality control procedures
Desirable
- Ability to work alone to provide an out of hours service
- Presentation skills
Other
Essential
- Show understanding of H&S requirements including COSHH regulations
- Familiarity and compliance with CPA Accreditation requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- A recognised Biomedical Science degree with honours which is acceptable to the HCPC
- PgD Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science
- Willing to pursue further qualifications e.g. MSc. Advanced specialist diploma etc
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Detailed working knowledge of laboratory information and management computer systems and standard IT packages eg word processing and spreadsheets
- Sufficient number of years post qualification experience
- Understands theoretical and practical laboratory procedures
- Ability to organise own workload and that of subordinate staff
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to work within all areas of the department
Desirable
- Exhibit competency to work alone out of core hours
Skills
Essential
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Willing and able to learn new skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Highly developed technical skills
- Understands quality control procedures
Desirable
- Ability to work alone to provide an out of hours service
- Presentation skills
Other
Essential
- Show understanding of H&S requirements including COSHH regulations
- Familiarity and compliance with CPA Accreditation requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
