The Clinical Biochemistry Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to announce that they have a full time, permanent Band 7 Senior vacancy. We are looking for a highly motivated HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientist applicant - previous Biochemistry Band 7 experience is preferable. The successful applicant will be expected to work across both the Luton & Dunstable and Bedford sites.
The department has full UKAS accreditation, IBMS/HCPC training status and is one of a few organisations to have Haematology, Transfusion Science and Clinical Biochemistry National School of Healthcare Science accredited training status for clinical sciences.
Hours of work are 9am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday, although you may be expected to work outside these hours on occasion to cover unexpected staff absences.
Should you require further information please contact Carla Burnett on 01582 718820.
The post holder will manage the day to day operations and technical aspects of the Clinical Biochemistry services. They will work closely with the clinical biochemistry laboratory manager and the pathology services manager, to ensure an effective delivery of Clinical Biochemistry services in line with the other blood science disciplines.
The post holder will have line management responsibilities for scientific and support staff in Clinical Biochemistry, including recruitment, training, development, appraisal and performance.
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert.
This advert closes on Monday 27 Jan 2025