Job Title: Multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientist
Department: Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry
Location: Blackheath Hospital, SE3 9UD
Contract /Hours: Fixed Term/37.5 per week
Salary range: Up to £57,799 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.
Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value and long-term investment to healthcare. With our core laboratory based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, we also have an expanding site in Manchester as well as smaller hospital-based laboratories across the country. We maintain rigorously high standards of quality, whilst also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology and significant investment in infrastructure and IT.
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 in to the category of requiring a DBS check (standard)
About the role:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Multidisciplinary Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and supportive team, following the promotion of a valued colleague. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a well-established role with excellent scope for development.
Based in the heart of Blackheath Village, our laboratory provides onsite services across Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion. This multidisciplinary setup offers a unique and rewarding environment, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad skillset while seeing how the different disciplines work together to support high-quality patient care.
The role involves working across all three sections, with full training provided where needed. Whether you already have experience in multiple areas or are looking to expand your knowledge, we are committed to supporting your development and helping you gain competence across each discipline.
What Makes This Role Stand Out
True multidisciplinary experience – build and apply skills across Biochemistry, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion
Comprehensive training and development – structured support in areas where you need experience
Support for further qualifications – including opportunities to complete IBMS specialist portfolios and ongoing CPD
Career progression opportunities – we actively encourage development beyond the core role to support future promotion
Varied and engaging workload – experience how laboratory disciplines integrate in day-to-day practice
Collaborative, patient-focused culture – work within a team that prioritises quality, safety, and mutual support
Excellent location – based in Blackheath Village, just a short walk from the station with great local amenities
Working Pattern
This role includes a shift-based working pattern, contributing to essential service delivery while offering variety in your working week.
We operate the following shift pattern:
Routine shift: 9 am to 5.15 pm
Lates: 12:45 pm to 9 pm (6-8 sessions per month)
Nights: 8.15 pm to 8.30 am (0-4 sessions per month)
Weekend Day shifts 9am till 5pm
Weekend Night shifts 5pm till 9:15am the following day
Weekend shifts are generally two per month and could be either nights or days.
To apply, you need to be fully prepared to work the above shift pattern or to work and not be limited with work restrictions i.e. to work a typical 40 hour week)
Who We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from candidates who are:
HCPC registered
Enthusiastic about developing across multiple disciplines
Adaptable, proactive, and a strong team player
Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused laboratory services
When applying please include your HCPC Registration number on your CV.
At TDL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
- 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.
- 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.
PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA
We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities but if it is not apparent from the CV that you are living and working in the UK, please provide details of your “Work Rights” and include this in your application. On occasions we are able to provide sponsorship but it is helpful in your application that we know of your need for support in advance.
