Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Secondment Opportunity

Specialist Biomedical Scientist– Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology (12 Months)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists for a 12-month secondment opportunity within Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology.

The successful candidate will hold a BSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent) and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Applicants should have relevant experience in Clinical Biochemistry have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in the relevant discipline, or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience working at Band 6 level.

Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) will be required and assessed at interview.

This secondment provides an excellent development opportunity to gain or consolidate specialist experience within Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology. Applicants must have the support of their current line manager prior to applying, and confirmation of this support will be required.

The successful applicant will be part of a team working in the various sections of this busy fully automated Blood Sciences/Chemical Pathology Department based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, you will also be required to work at our laboratory based at Wycombe Hospital.

The department is equipped with modern analysers and has standardised equipment at both sites.

Successful candidate will be expected to work cross discipline after appropriate training and will be required to participate in the out of hours shift rota.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jun 2026