Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with a national and international reputation for high quality patient care, research development and education. Our Laboratories are situated on 3 sites: one in Central London (Chelsea), Cavendish Square and one at Sutton in Surrey.

We have a band 6 vacancy for a newly qualified BMS in the Biochemistry Department based at our Sutton site but rotations to Chelsea and or Cavendish Square might be required according to Service Needs.The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the On-Call rota after suitable training. This is currently paid under a sessional rate agreement with recovery time, complying with the European Work Time Directive. The department encourages and supports further education and personal development.

Our main analytical platforms in Biochemistry include the Ortho Vitro 5600 and XT3400, Sebia Hydrasys and Capillarys 2 flex, Optilite, Bio-rad D10, Beckman Coulter (Access II), Diasorin Liaison XL and the Mic-PCR qPCR cycler for DPYD testing. Previous experience using these analysers is not a requirement but it could help you expand some of your existing skills.The successful applicant may also be expected to participate in multi-disciplinary working in Blood Sciences as the need of the service arises. Full training will be provided.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Mildred Tan on 020 8661 3204.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver a fit for purpose Blood Sciences service and is primarily responsible for the analytical service. The post holder will rotate through all sections of the department. The key working relationships will be with staff in Biochemistry, but the post holder will be expected to liaise with staff throughout pathology and the Trust. There will be frequent occasions when the post holder takes sole responsibility for work, for example when no senior staff are present.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.