Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7162305/390-CSS-BR-9651 |
Summary
Are you interested in a career in Biomedical science? Then this is the opportunity for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientist to join our Biochemistry team in the Blood Sciences department.
Blood Sciences at Broomfield Hospital is a friendly department that incorporates Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion, Haematology, Immunology and Sample Reception. The department provides analytical services for the Mid Essex Trust, St Andrews Burns Unit and other NHS & non-NHS providers. Biochemistry also provides the Maternal Serum Screening service for the area.
Please note that this vacancy may close early due to number of applications.
The department provides analytical services for the Mid Essex Trust, St Andrews Burns Unit and other NHS / non-NHS providers. The department is equipped with Beckman automation, E411, CZE for proteins, HPLC and Kryptors for Down service , with Enterprise as the laboratory computer system in use. The department is fully UKAS ISO15189 accredited.
The department regularly hold lunchtime seminars and we have a full-time Training Lead in post across Blood Sciences to support training needs. You must be keen to develop your knowledge and skills but to also develop others.
For band 6 Specialist Portfolio or relevant post registration experience
The post-holder will be required to obtain and maintain competency in all relevant areas of the laboratory.
Once competent the post will require shift work on our 24/7 rota working nights, lates and weekends.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
If you are looking for an exciting Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026