Biomedical Scientist
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 December 2025 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9382-25-0362 |
Summary
JOB SUMMARY: The post holder will work in the context of the Objectives of the Pathology Directorate and the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Biomedical Scientist in the Department of Biochemistry. The post holder will carry out all tests and background tasks following established Standard Operating Procedures, within one of the following sections of the Biochemistry Department: Additional duties will be undertaken as directed by the Head of Department in consultation with the post holder. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure all requests submitted to and accepted by the department are processed in accordance with the department agreed protocols. Plan, perform and interpret all biochemical investigations to a high level of competence. To provide accurate biochemistry results that are entered onto the computer system and ensure they are reported accurately and timely. To comply with biochemistry polices. To participate in Internal and External Quality Assurance Schemes. To ensure safe handling of hazardous and infective materials according to defined protocols To ensure equipment is used safely and according to manufacturers guidelines. To be responsible for the efficient and effective use of materials within the laboratory To rotate through the sections of the laboratory to maintain skills. To ensure equipment is used safely and according to manufacturers guidelines. To obtain patient samples for comparison studies when required for evaluation, verification or validation.