Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health trust is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry) to join their team. This role involves maintaining high-quality standards in laboratory services across two sites in Northern Ireland. You will perform routine and specialist procedures, support junior staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines. This position offers a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, and opportunities for leadership development. Candidates must be HCPC registered and possess post-qualification experience in a Biochemistry lab.

Benefits

Salary: £37,338 per annum

Generous annual leave allowance

NHS pension

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Should possess experience in a Biochemistry lab.
• Ability to travel between sites in Derry/Londonderry and Enniskillen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain UKAS accreditation, quality standards, and safety compliance.
• Perform and interpret Biochemistry analytical procedures.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Communicate results effectively with clinical teams.

Skills

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Post-qualification experience working within a Biochemistry laboratory

Driving licence

Job description

Do you want progression in your Biomedical Science career?

We're recruiting on behalf of Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry) to support laboratory services across Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry/Londonder 打for 》South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Biochemistry team within the Western Trust, working closely with the Clinical Lead, BMS Service Manager, and multidisciplinary laboratory colleagues to deliver a high-quality, efficient, and UKAS-accredited diagnostic service supporting patient care across the region.

The role:

• Work in accordance with Trust and Laboratory policies to maintain UKAS accreditation, quality standards, and health behö safety compliance.
• Perform, interpret, and understand routine and specialist Biochemistry analytical procedures, escalating issues appropriately.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality management systems within Biochemistry.
• Supervise, support, and mentor junior Biomedical Scientists and support staff, contributing to training and competency assessment.
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams, laboratory colleagues, and service users to ensure timely and accurate results.
• Assist with workload management, prioritisation, documentation, and stock control in line with Trust procedures.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, incident reporting, service improvement initiatives, and ongoing CPD.

The person:

Essential criteria:

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Post-qualification experience working within a Biochemistry laboratory.
• Ability to work across Derry/Londonderry and Enniskillen sites as required.
• Full, valid driving licence.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £37,338 per annum (Band 6).
• Generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension.
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills within a busy, modern Biochemistry service serving the Western Trust population.

To speak in absoluteatexconfidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group on 028 9693 5501 or email [e-mail].

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