Job summary The University Hospital of North Midlands, Mid Cheshire and East Cheshire NHS Trusts are working collaboratively to form a Pathology network in line with a NHSI directive. Registered Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry (Band 5/6 Depending on Experience) Specialist BMS in Biochemistry preferred but willing to receive applications from Registered BMS's. Trainee BMS's not supported for this vacancy. Macclesfield District General Hospital Full-time Main duties of the job A vacancy has arisen for a Registered Biomedical Scientist based in Biochemistry at Macclesfield District General Hospital. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across four sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent, County Hospital in Stafford, Leighton hospital in Crewe and Macclesfield District General in Macclesfield. We are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-7057640 Job locations Macclesfield district General Hospital Victoria Rd Macclesfield SK10 3BL Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Person Specification Knowledge, skills & experience Essential Previous experience of working in a Laboratory environment Demonstrate broad knowledge of Biochemistry techniques Familiarity with IT systems in Pathology Experience of working in a team and alone Excellent keyboard skills and attention to detail Good manual dexterity skills and co-ordination Experience of working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); contributing to their review and implementation Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines. Communicate effectively and accurately, face to face, written, and by phone with colleagues and users of the service Desirable Ability to plan and manage individual daily workload and prioritise in response to service need Demonstrate knowledge and application of quality systems with reference to UKAS Be able to supervise trainee and support grade staff Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Desirable Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Diploma in Biochemistry or equivalent Personal qualities Essential Acts to support and enable effective teamwork Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality Ability to concentrate for long periods Professional personal presentation and manner Prepared to work flexibly, including participation in a 7 day, 24 hour shift pattern Understands the importance of confidentiality and data quality Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post - primary place of work as per JD but on rare occasion may be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for Pathology services. Person Specification Knowledge, skills & experience Essential Previous experience of working in a Laboratory environment Demonstrate broad knowledge of Biochemistry techniques Familiarity with IT systems in Pathology Experience of working in a team and alone Excellent keyboard skills and attention to detail Good manual dexterity skills and co-ordination Experience of working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); contributing to their review and implementation Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and work to deadlines. Communicate effectively and accurately, face to face, written, and by phone with colleagues and users of the service Desirable Ability to plan and manage individual daily workload and prioritise in response to service need Demonstrate knowledge and application of quality systems with reference to UKAS Be able to supervise trainee and support grade staff Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Desirable Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Diploma in Biochemistry or equivalent Personal qualities Essential Acts to support and enable effective teamwork Delivers work of consistent and predictable high quality Ability to concentrate for long periods Professional personal presentation and manner Prepared to work flexibly, including participation in a 7 day, 24 hour shift pattern Understands the importance of confidentiality and data quality Ability and willingness to fulfil the travel requirements of the post - primary place of work as per JD but on rare occasion may be asked to work at another site where the Trust has responsibility for Pathology services. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Macclesfield district General Hospital Victoria Rd Macclesfield SK10 3BL Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)