Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The closing date is 29 March 2026

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has re-designed its Pathology services following Trust mergers and now has an opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist within the field of Biochemistry-Automation.

The post holder will be highly skilled in the use of the latest biomedical techniques and complex instrumentation alongside more traditional manual methods of investigation. Applicants are expected have training and experience in automated chemistry and preferably manual investigations of serum and urine osmolality and investigations for Xanthochromia. The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to provide a timely result service to the clinician. The individual will be committed to formally maintaining their specialist skills and knowledge by appropriate training and self-education.

Main duties of the job

We provide a 24/7 diagnostic service andwe can offerfull timehours covering day, evening, night and weekends.

If you have the qualifications and experience and wish to develop your knowledge and skills in Biochemistry, we are waiting to hear from you.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-FCSS4481-SBMS

Job locations

Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG23 9NA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
  • State registration with the Health Professions Council
  • Evidence of a Continuing Personal Development Programme
  • Experience in UK Biochemistry lab

Desirable

  • IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Equivalent experience in Biochemistry
  • UK MSc in Biochemistry or Equivalent qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of general Biochemistry, acquired by UK based lab experience and IBMS registration portfolio.
  • Working in a UK based diagnostic biochemistry laboratory at Specialist BMS level.

Desirable

  • Lone working
  • Shift working

Training

Essential

  • IBMS specialist portfolio in Biochemistry or IBMS accredited MSc in Blood sciences or Biochemistry

Desirable

  • Working towards specialist portfolio
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
  • State registration with the Health Professions Council
  • Evidence of a Continuing Personal Development Programme
  • Experience in UK Biochemistry lab

Desirable

  • IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Equivalent experience in Biochemistry
  • UK MSc in Biochemistry or Equivalent qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of general Biochemistry, acquired by UK based lab experience and IBMS registration portfolio.
  • Working in a UK based diagnostic biochemistry laboratory at Specialist BMS level.

Desirable

  • Lone working
  • Shift working

Training

Essential

  • IBMS specialist portfolio in Biochemistry or IBMS accredited MSc in Blood sciences or Biochemistry

Desirable

  • Working towards specialist portfolio

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.

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.

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

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG23 9NA


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG23 9NA


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Biochemistry operational Manager

Krishna Putta

krishnaveni.putta@hhft.nhs.uk

01256313923

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-FCSS4481-SBMS

Job locations

Basingstoke

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG23 9NA


Supporting documents

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