Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry

The closing date is 04 May 2026

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual looking for a new challenge? Then look no further!

Come and join a well-established friendly team, working within a modern, well equipped, fully UKAS 15189 accredited laboratory. You must be HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists.

Staff will be appointed to either the band 5 or band 6 pay scale, dependent on the criteria listed in the person specification. We may also consider applications from individuals who can demonstrate that they are close to completion of the relevant degree and have completed their pre-registration portfolio.

We value our staff and fully support their professional development. We are an IBMS approved training laboratory.

This post will be appointed to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, however candidates should be aware that Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is part of a pathology collaboration project.

Four provider organisations in L&SC have committed to form a network and collaborate on pathology services, including Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. The intention is to form one pathology entity which will be is hosted by one of the existing provider organisations.

Main duties of the job

We are well equipped to provide an efficient high quality diagnostic service. Our equipment comprises Roche Cobas PRO systems with pre analytics and tracking, IDS iSYS, Tosoh G11s, Waters Aquity UHPLC, Xevo TQD and Xevo TQS micro mass spectrometers, Perkin Elmer Pinnacle AA, Z480 for PCR and Radiometer Flex blood gas analysers. Staff rotate within the Clinical Biochemistry department using the latest automation for routine workflow and providing the opportunity to develop more specialist skills.The post is full time 37.5 hours per week. Once appropriately trained, participation in the 24 hour shift system will be required, for which appropriate AFC enhancements are paid.

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata (depending on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB3981

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Performs work duties to the standards required as a HCPC Biomedical Scientist
Undertake the correct procedures for the handling of specimens, pre and post analysis.
Maintain and operate equipment used in the preparation and analysis of specimens.
Perform a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation.
Demonstrate awareness of factors affecting sample integrity, risks associated with the sample reagents, or method and other tests indicated by the outcome of the analysis.
Use the main laboratory computer system in accordance with service requirements

For more information, please see the job description.

*Please note that the interview date may be subject to change*

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Performs work duties to the standards required as a HCPC Biomedical Scientist
Undertake the correct procedures for the handling of specimens, pre and post analysis.
Maintain and operate equipment used in the preparation and analysis of specimens.
Perform a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation.
Demonstrate awareness of factors affecting sample integrity, risks associated with the sample reagents, or method and other tests indicated by the outcome of the analysis.
Use the main laboratory computer system in accordance with service requirements

For more information, please see the job description.

*Please note that the interview date may be subject to change*

Person Specification

Qualification and Education

Essential

Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration
HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
Uses continuing professional development as a means of self- development
Completed Pre registration Portfolio or equivalent
Completed Specialist Portfolio or equivalent (band 6)

Desirable

oIBMS membership

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working ina clinical pathology laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist
Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories
Understand the components of a quality management system
Experience as a specialist in a clinical pathology laboratory (band 6)
Understanding of laboratory quality issues

Desirable

Problem solving ability
Familiar with Pathology LIMS

Person Specification

Qualification and Education

Essential

Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration
HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
Uses continuing professional development as a means of self- development
Completed Pre registration Portfolio or equivalent
Completed Specialist Portfolio or equivalent (band 6)

Desirable

oIBMS membership

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working ina clinical pathology laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist
Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories
Understand the components of a quality management system
Experience as a specialist in a clinical pathology laboratory (band 6)
Understanding of laboratory quality issues

Desirable

Problem solving ability
Familiar with Pathology LIMS

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

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

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