Biomedical Scientist (Fixed-term Contract), Biochemistry - North Middlesex University Hospital, London
Location: North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX
Contract/Hours: Fixed-term Contract until July 2027, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary range: Up to £55,148 per annum DOE inclusive of regional pay allowance

About us:
Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand. Sonic Healthcare UK encompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts. Over 3,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner.

Due to the nature of work that Sonic Healthcare UK undertakes, our clients require that Employees filling certain roles, need, as part of their on-boarding to complete a DBS Check. This role falls into the category of requiring a DBS check (standard).

About the role:
There is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join the Biochemistry Department within the Rapid Response Laboratory at North Middlesex Hospital on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover basis.

This role is ideal for an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist who is looking to further develop their expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment. You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality diagnostic service, undertaking a broad range of specialised clinical biochemistry investigations with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.

Working as part of a Biochemistry team, you will be responsible for performing, validating, and interpreting laboratory tests, contributing to maintaining turnaround times, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems and standard operating procedures. The role also includes involvement in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, method development, and continuous service improvement initiatives.

Benefits:

• Training and development opportunities – supporting professional development
• Annual salary review – salary and progression are aligned to our internal transparent pay structure (Progression Plus), supporting career development and structured annual salary reviews
• Discounted gym membership – we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms
• Cash healthcare plan – cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
• Sick Pay Entitlement – one month's full pay and one month's half pay after probation
• Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
• Life Assurance – providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)
• Employee Assistance Programme – supporting staff wellbeing
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme – interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket
• Perkbox – Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
• Company Pension Scheme – company and staff contributions which increase with service
• Competitive annual leave allowance – 29 days (pro-rata)
• Flexible working hours – we support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedule

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.
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