Senior Biomedical Scientist | and Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Scarborough, Hull and York Pathology Service (SHYPS) for a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our Clinical Biochemistry Team at Hull Royal Infirmary. This role sits within the Specialist Section and offers the opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded and technically advanced service. Working collaboratively with the Chief Biomedical Scientist and the senior team, you will play a key role in the development, delivery and continuous improvement of the specialist biochemistry service.

The department provides a broad repertoire of specialist testing and is equipped with a range of analytical platforms, which includes two Mass Spectrometers, ICP-MS and HPLC.

As Senior Biomedical Scientist you will be responsible for the effective delivery of specialist biochemistry testing, ensuring high quality, accuracy and timely results. You will contribute to the continuous improvement of service processes, support the development of protocols, and collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide expert clinical advice. You will also mentor junior staff and participate in strategic planning and clinical governance activities.

Applicants must be HCPC registered, possess a MSc or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma, and be able to demonstrate in‑depth specialist knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry.

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.

If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact  As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

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