Bolton NHS Foundation TrustBiomedical Scientist/Healthcare Scientist - Clinical ChemistryClosing date: 30 July 2026Job summaryApplications are invited from highly motivated Biomedical Scientists / Healthcare Scientists for a permanent post in the Blood Sciences Laboratories at the Royal Bolton Hospital.
We will accept applications from students who are currently in the process of applying for their HCPC registration (completion must be within the next month)
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care organisation providing patient care in the community at health centres, clinics and the hospital.
The post holder will contribute within the Blood Sciences (Clinical Chemistry) laboratories as a Biomedical Scientist, in the provision of a high quality cost effective clinical service and the development of the service in line with departmental objectives.
To perform routine and specialist procedures involving scientific, technical, and interpretive work to aid clinicians in the effective diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will join our friendly team of experienced Biomedical Scientists and support staff rotating through all sections of our busy Clinical Chemistry laboratories. The laboratories are well equipped (Roche modular 8000, Diasorin Liaison XL, Sebia Minicap and Hydrasys), fully computerised (Clinisys Winpath system), fully UKAS accredited and HCPC/IBMS approved for training. The Blood Sciences Laboratories processes around 900,000 patient samples per year.
The department operates an out of hours service (24 hour working - 7 days per week) in which you will be required to participate. Payment for 'out of hours' working is at Agenda for Change rates. Flexibility to cover for absent colleagues will be expected.
You will be encouraged and supported to participate in further education, training and Continuing Professional Development, including IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
About usBolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the north west side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have a CQC rating as good overall and we have some key areas of outstanding practice with an outstanding rating for being well led at every level.
Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare. The Trust offer a range of flexible working patterns to enable our staff to balance their work and personal life.
Person SpecificationQualifications & RegistrationEssential- Nearly/Fully registered Biomedical Scientist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- BSc(hons) Biomedical Science (or equivalent acceptable to the IBMS/HCPC).
Desirable- Evidence of recent attendance at specialist and relevant courses.
- Expressed interest in working on Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry
ExperienceEssential- Training/supervision of subordinate staff.
- Experience of Clinical Chemistry laboratory automation
- Experience in use of IT systems
- Recent experience in NHS laboratory
Desirable- Recent experience in busy Chemistry department
- Recent experience in 'out of hours' working within Chemistry department
- Experience in a wide variety of techniques within Clinical Chemistry
- Experience of working on equipment in use at Bolton (Roche / Diasorin)
SkillsEssential- Good oral and written communication skills
- Practical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Able to deal with multiple tasks, meet deadlines
- Works to a consistently high standard
Desirable- Problem solving
- Training skills
- Motivated to learn new skills
- Computer literate
KnowledgeEssential- Theoretical knowledge commensurate with HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of laboratory IT systems
Desirable- Knowledge of lean principles for continuous improvements
- Client / customer liaison
- Evidence of professional development
OtherEssential- Flexible approach to work
- Working 24/7 including hospital out of hours
- Working as part of a team
- Working on own initiative
- Working under pressure
Desirable- Commitment to life long learning
- Evidence of completing assigned projects
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
