Job Title: Band 6 Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry

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 setting.

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





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

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

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.

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