# Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Sutton In Ashfield
- **Region:** Midlands
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Health science services
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (Early shift 7am start , late shift 9pm finish, weekend working , on call and bank holidays)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-09T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-13T09:43:17.585Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Sutton_Ashfield/Sherwood_Forest_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Specialist_Biomedical_Scientist_Microbiology/Specialist_Biomedical_Scientist_Microbiology-v8149805
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8149805?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Clinical Microbiology at King’s Mill Hospital for an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC‑registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) to join our dedicated team.

We are seeking a committed individual with a strong interest in microbiology and a passion for delivering high‑quality diagnostic services. The successful candidate will be an effective team player with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to laboratory work.

Key Responsibilities:

- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- Completion of the IBMS Registration Specialist  Portfolio In Microbiology
- Experience working within a Clinical Microbiology laboratory

The post‑holder will perform a wide range of bacteriological, serological and molecular microbiological investigations. Using strong analytical and interpretative skills, you will contribute to the provision of accurate and timely diagnostic reports. This includes identifying causative organisms of infection and interpreting antimicrobial susceptibility results to support optimal patient management.

We will consider a  current band 5 HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist working in diagnostic Microbiology  with  relevant experience and in the process of completing the IBMS specialist  Portfolio. This will be paid as Annex 21 under Agenda for change conditions.

### Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Significant specialist training in a Clinical Microbiology laboratory during which time sufficient knowledge has been acquired to demonstrate competence in the portfolio of specialist training

**Desirable**

- Experience in Serology and Molecular techniques

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered as a Biomedical Scientist
- Scientist. IBMS Certificate of Competence Biomedical Science Degree (BSc) or equivalent acceptable by Health Professions Council
- Computer literacy skills

**Desirable**

- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

### Further Training

**Essential**

- Participates in Continued Professional Development (CPD)

### Knowledge Requirements

**Essential**

- Relevant theoretical / practical / scientific knowledge to underpin the technical aspect of a laboratory service

### Contractual Requirements

**Essential**

- 37.5 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7
- Participation in the out-of-hours on call service

## Documents

- [benefits leaflet (pdf, 834.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2702)
- [application guide (pdf, 584.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2448)
- [our staff networks (pdf, 810.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2938)
- [band 6 biomedical scientist (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10449395)
- [nursing, midwifery & ahp strategy 25-28 (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2492)

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