Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology)

Nhsayrshireandarran; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for a permanent full-time position. Responsibilities include processing laboratory diagnostic investigations in Microbiology and providing clinical advice. Candidates must hold a BSc in Biomedical Science and be registered with the Health Professions Council. The position involves cross-site working across multiple hospitals and requires participation in weekend and on-call duties. Attractive benefits include annual leave and NHS pension schemes.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Formal evidence of specialist knowledge of a range of discipline-specific procedures.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Previous experience as a Biomedical Scientist in an NHS laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Process a range of specialist laboratory diagnostic investigations in Microbiology.
• Provide advice to clinicians regarding tests and time-scales.
• Act as a mentor to less experienced Biomedical Scientists.

Skills

Team worker

Good communication skills

Good organisational skills

Education

BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science

State registration with the Health Professions Council

Job description

Role

• Process a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory diagnostic investigations in Microbiology using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples.
• Provide advice to clinicians and other healthcare staff as to the appropriateness of tests and time‑scales.
• Be responsible for own work and use specialist training to operate complex equipment and solve problems.
• Act as a mentor to less experienced Biomedical Scientists and participate in training/supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants.

What we'll need you to bring

• State registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory.
• BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent, acceptable for Health Professions Council registration.
• Formal evidence of specialist knowledge of a range of discipline‑specific procedures.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, e.g., a specialist portfolio of development, attendance at specialist courses, training on new instrumentation and learning through reflective practice.
• Cross‑site working to be expected.
• Must participate in days, evenings, weekends and on‑call duties.

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

Additional desirable attributes

• Previous experience as a Biomedical Scientist in an NHS laboratory environment.
• Specialist knowledge of Microbiology.
• Team worker.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.

Contract type

• Permanent
• Full time
• 37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role involves cross‑site working and will be based between University Hospital Hairmyres, University Hospital Monklands & University Hospital Wishaw.

The working pattern for this role includes days, evenings and weekends.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Contact Information

Please contact Christel Bleasdale, Lead BMS on [e-mail].

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Anna Zastawnik‑Baran, Recruitment Administrator on Anna.Zastawnik‑[e-mail]
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Benefits

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension).
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• Occupational health services.
• Employee counselling services.
• Work‑life balance policies and procedures.

Additional Support

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.