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8 October 2026 (17 days ago)
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5 January 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Title: Band 6 Biomedical Scientist Biochemistry
Banding: Band 6
Location: Surrey
Rate: 22 - 26 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Banding: Band 6
Location: Surrey
Rate: 22 - 26 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Working Hours: Full-time including out-of-hours shifts weekends and Bank Holidays
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join a well-established NHS laboratory in Surrey. This role offers the chance to work within a busy Clinical Biochemistry service supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic testing in a modern laboratory environment.
What will your responsibilities be:
Perform routine and specialist Clinical Biochemistry investigations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
Operate maintain and troubleshoot automated biochemistry analysers
Validate and authorise results within the scope of competency and laboratory protocols
Ensure accurate and timely processing of samples to support patient care
Participate in quality control quality assurance and audit activities
Maintain compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 and departmental standards
Support service delivery across the department and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in the laboratorys out-of-hours rota including evenings weekends and Bank Holidays
Perform routine and specialist Clinical Biochemistry investigations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
Operate maintain and troubleshoot automated biochemistry analysers
Validate and authorise results within the scope of competency and laboratory protocols
Ensure accurate and timely processing of samples to support patient care
Participate in quality control quality assurance and audit activities
Maintain compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 and departmental standards
Support service delivery across the department and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in the laboratorys out-of-hours rota including evenings weekends and Bank Holidays
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Previous experience working within a Clinical Biochemistry laboratory
Competency using Abbott Alinity analysers and/or laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
Strong understanding of quality assurance and laboratory governance processes
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Previous experience working within a Clinical Biochemistry laboratory
Competency using Abbott Alinity analysers and/or laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
Strong understanding of quality assurance and laboratory governance processes
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Desirable:
Previous Band 6 experience within Clinical Biochemistry
Experience working in a high-throughput NHS laboratory environment
Experience participating in an out-of-hours service rota
Previous Band 6 experience within Clinical Biochemistry
Experience working in a high-throughput NHS laboratory environment
Experience participating in an out-of-hours service rota
Why work with Pulse
From the moment you register with us our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation youll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
From the moment you register with us our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation youll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the right placement.
With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients youll have access to exclusive opportunities that you wont find anywhere else.
We always prioritise your best interests engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to what matters to you.
You are an individual and a professional not just a resource.
With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients youll have access to exclusive opportunities that you wont find anywhere else.
We always prioritise your best interests engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to what matters to you.
You are an individual and a professional not just a resource.
How to apply
If you feel your expertise is suited to this role please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.
If you feel your expertise is suited to this role please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace please let us know. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your application and placement.
If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace please let us know. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your application and placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England based on the World Health Organisation Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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