Job Description

To practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist specialising in Biochemistry. The post holder will work with the other Senior BMS for the smooth running of the laboratory service. They will be jointly responsible for the day to day supervision of the technical work and staff of the Biochemistry laboratory and ensure the timely delivery of a high quality service. The post holder will have lead responsibility for specialist techniques and operational delivery within the Metabolic section of the laboratory.
Main duties of the job
To prioritise, plan and organise your own work and the work of BMS1 and trainee BMS staff within the Biochemistry department on a daily basis ensuring accurate and timely service.To provide general daily supervision ensuring staff maintain scientific and professional standards and work to departmental policies and procedures.To support the Lead Biomedical Scientist and work with the other BMS2 for the delivery of an efficient laboratory service.To liaise with consultant Clinical Scientists and Lead Biomedical Scientist for the smooth running of the laboratory service.To perform bench work to provide the diagnostic Biochemistry service.To carry out all work to standards laid down by appropriate professional bodies including the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), Health Care Professions Council
(HCPC) United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Details
Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
46,148 to 52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
411-MED-25-6983592-A
Job locations
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential

• Registered as a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC
• IBMS specialist diploma in relevant subject
• MSc or HSD in relevant subject
• Completed supervisory, management or leadership course

• 3 years post registration experience
• Experience of Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory

• Experience of paediatric Biochemistry

• Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in Metabolic Biochemistry
• Able to troubleshoot analytical and technical problems

• Registered as a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC
• IBMS specialist diploma in relevant subject
• MSc or HSD in relevant subject
• Completed supervisory, management or leadership course

• 3 years post registration experience
• Experience of Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory

• Experience of paediatric Biochemistry

• Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in Metabolic Biochemistry
• Able to troubleshoot analytical and technical problems