Locum Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry - Surrey

The role

This Band 6 Biomedical Scientist will perform routine and specialist Clinical Biochemistry investigations in a modern NHS laboratory. The role involves operating automated analysers and validating results to support patient care.

What you will do

• 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 laboratory's out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays

Required qualifications

• 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

Nice to have

• 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

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