Job overview
We are looking for a HCPC registered BMS to join our Microbiology team with experience in NHS Microbiology Laboratory.
To provide patients with the highest standard of diagnosis and treatment by working as part of the Microbiology laboratory team supplying high quality, specialised, microbiological analysis and surveillance.
To be responsible for the effective day-to-day running of key laboratory sections and defined sample benches within the laboratory.
Rotates through all the areas of the Microbiology laboratory and supports the 24/7 service rotas.
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
Please note: If you have previously applied for this role at WVT and were unsuccessful, we kindly ask that you do not submit a further application.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- experience in microbiology
- Experience in NHS laboratory
Desirable
- Expansive knowledge of microbiology
- Experience in laboratories in general
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BMS degree or above or equivalent qualifications and experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- IBMS membership
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Working knowledge of laboratory bench areas
- Knowledge of safety, including infectious diseases, dangerous chemicals/gases and PPE
- Knowledge of laboratory computer systems or equivalent
- Ability to work accurately from written protocols
- Ability to use, control and maintain analytical equipment
- Ability to train and organise less qualified/experienced staff
- Highly developed physical skills to include the use of microscopes, pipettes, balances
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This advert is for Biomedical Scientist with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Microbiology Department, County Hospital. It is listed as a Band 5 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata - salary dependant on experience. The contract type is Permanent: Monday - Friday and potentially including on-call / out of hours / weekend working. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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