Specialist Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

The Biochemistry Laboratory at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a well-organised and highly motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and dedicated Biochemistry team. Our services are based over two acute hospital sites at Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital - you will be based at Conquest Hospital although some cross-site working is required.

In return, the Trust is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff at all levels.

The Department is fully automated in its analytical platform using Roche Cobas Pro analysers at Eastbourne and Conquest. The Sebia Capillarys is used across both sites for HbA1c analysis and electrophoresis. The Laboratory currently uses the iLab/Apex Laboratory Information system. LIMS is due to be replaced in 2027 with Winpath Enterprise.

Full 24/ hour, 7 days a week acute services are operated at both acute hospital sites. Candidates will be required to participate fully in the shift rota, covering weekdays, nights and weekends after suitable training and assessment.

Qualified Biomedical Scientists, who have HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist with, or close to completing (as a guide minimum 75% completion), a Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry and suitable experience in Biochemistry within an NHS setting, or within a laboratory with IBMS training approval, are encouraged to apply.

You will be required to rotate through the different areas within the Biochemistry Department. You must be keen to embrace recent ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills.

Our laboratories are accredited to UKAS 15189 standards and we promote a quality approach to working with all staff contributing towards maintenance of the Quality Management System.





An interest or previous experience in training would be an advantage in this role. It would be expected that the successful candidate will support the Training Officer in delivering BMS training.

Benefits

- staff development
- enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
- auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service
- access to onsite nurseries
- staff restaurants and accommodation
- free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- onsite parking available from only £50 a year

Company: ESHT Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Hours: Full-time Location: Hastings, TN37 7RD Job type: Permanent Posting date: 5 Nov 2026 Closing date: 5 Dec 2026

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Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Thursday 19 Nov 2026

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