Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Chemistry | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 April 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L7 8YE |
| Company: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7836755/287-DTC-45-26 |
Summary
To act as an experienced state registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in clinical biochemistry to perform a comprehensive range of routine and specialised biochemical analyses. To take appropriate action on the results obtained. To use developed knowledge and skills to provide specialist advice and guidance to service users. To maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition. To utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users to provide the best care for the patient.
The successful candidate is expected to fully rotate across all LCL Chemistry Laboratory sites and fully participate in the 24/7 shift rota.
Applications are also welcomed from candidates who arewithin3 months of completion of their HCPC registration requirements. In the absence of other suitably qualified and registered applicants, we may consider offering the post to individuals who can demonstrate that they are very close to achieving state registration, alongside strong relevant experience and a clear commitment to progressing to full BMS registration within an agreed timeframe. Remuneration for such appointments will be consistent with Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions and will be annexed appropriately in line with the relevant AFC provisions.
To maintain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in CPD.
To maintain State Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC)
To conform to the HPC Code of Conduct for Biomedical Scientists.
To ensure compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which reflect local and national standards of work practice e.g. United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) Standards.
To have developed the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised Biochemistry procedures during rotation through the highly specialised laboratory sections associated with a teaching hospital tertiary referral role.
The post holder is expected to utilise knowledge & skills to be able to manage their own daily, assigned workload efficiently and effectively with reference to Departmental SOP’s and Policies.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page.
Job Summary
To act as an experienced state registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in clinical biochemistry to perform a comprehensive range of routine and specialised biochemical analyses. To take appropriate action on the results obtained. To use developed knowledge and skills to provide specialist advice and guidance to service users. To maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition. To utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users to provide the best care for the patient.
The post holder is expected to utilise knowledge & skills to be able to manage their own daily, assigned workload efficiently and effectively with reference to Departmental SOP’s and Policies.
Key Responsibilities
To maintain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in CPD.
To maintain State Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC)
To conform to the HPC Code of Conduct for Biomedical Scientists.
To ensure compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which reflect local and national standards of work practice e.g. United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS) standards.
To have developed the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised Biochemistry procedures during rotation through the highly specialised laboratory sections associated with a teaching hospital tertiary referral role.
Scientific & Technical
To assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples submitted to the laboratory and to take remedial action when required.
To analyse specimens for screening, diagnostic and clinical management of patients using complex, specialised and very expensive equipment.
To interpret technical validity of results, which may be anomalous, incomplete, complex or conflicting, using professional knowledge and experience.
To make technical assessments of method and instrument performance by monitoring quality control used on specialist laboratory methods and analytical systems.
To troubleshoot, repair and carry out maintenance on specialist equipment .
To make fine adjustments to analytical systems to ensure specialist equipment is kept in optimal operational condition.
To resolve problems relating to breakdown/unavailability of analytical systems.
To implement alternative analytical methods and strategies in the event of technical failure.
To ensure satisfactory and timely completion and validation of routine and specialist biochemistry analyses.
To ensure correct technical validation of results to allow Clinical Scientists and/or Medical Staff to provide appropriate medical intervention.
To ensure prompt referral of results that exceed action limits to duty biochemist and clinical staff.
To be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Point of Care Testing (POCT) ward based analytical systems.
To authorise the use of ward based POCT analysers by ward staff following maintenance.
To monitor and control ward based POCT analysers remotely by using the RapidLink remote control computer system.
To interpret clinical request forms to plan and prioritise workload according to clinical urgency and to liaise with medical staff, if required.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
This advert closes on Monday 6 Apr 2026