LCMS Senior Biomedical Scientist (Clinical Biochemistry) | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 10 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc (Pro rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, E1 2ES |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7927286/259-7927286ESEL |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Clinical Biochemistry within the NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership (ESEL).
We are looking for a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.
The successful candidate will be based at Royal London Hospital, but as the ESEL Pathology Partnership evolves, the primary location of work may be subject to change reflecting service demand. HCAS will be depended on the allocated site.
If you require further information or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Ashraf Ghahani, Special Bicohemistry Operational Lead via Telephone on 02032460407or email Ashraf.Ghahani@nhs.net
We are seeking a driven, proactive and dynamic team member to join our team as a Band 7 Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist. This role will promote the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all areas of Biochemistry at the Royal London Hospital site, whilst also working in collaboration with all sites across the Pathology Partnership.
We are looking for a strong team player with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner, committed to supporting the clinical services of the Trust and meeting the needs of our patients by participating in an Agenda for Change shift system.
The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.
The Pathology Partnership was formed in May 2021. Between 2021 and 2024 the Partnership undertook a complex transformation programme to establish a single network of laboratories, underpinned by a single Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and single Quality Management System (QMS).
The Partnership has a main hub laboratory at the Royal London Hospital and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at the six other hospital sites served by the Partnership.
The Partnership has three operational divisions:
Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
Microbiology and Virology
Cellular Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics
The 2024/25 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £121m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 860 WTE.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Pathology Partnership and Barts Health at this band
The successful candidate MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
AND have a MSc. Biomedical Science or IBMS Special Examination (Fellowship). While an MSc is an essential qualification criterion, we will consider candidates who demonstrate exceptional aptitude for the role and are working towards their MSc and are willing to work towards the Band 7 role competencies as a developmental opportunity over a fixed period
These candidates will receive sponsorship to attain appropriate postgraduate modules at Greenwich University, which will contribute toward a Biomedical Science MSc/PGDip/PGCert.
On completion and verification of the MSc qualification, at the end of the secondment, the candidate may be eligible for transition to a permanent position, subject to all other criteria, developmental milestones and competencies for the role being met within the timeframes set. Full conditions will be outlined in the contract of employment.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Technical and Scientific
• Laboratory Informatics
• Quality and Governance
• Training
• Financial and Resource Management
• Health and Safety
• Research and Development
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organization, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Apr 2026