# Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology (Band 6)

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Health Now Limited
- **Town:** London
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Health science services
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** Depends on experience
- **Contract type:** Locum
- **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-20T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-22T12:23:57.828Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0041-BMS3?employerCode=M0041
- **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/M0041-BMS3/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=M0041-BMS3
- **Employer website:** https://www.healthnow.co.uk/

## Job Content

### Job summary

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology (Band 6)

Location: London, UK Salary: Band 6 (in line with current NHS Agenda for Change pay scales)

We are interested in those seeking one of more of the below working patterns;

- Nights full time
- Evening and Nights shifts
- Full 247 rota Inc Nights

### Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will have practical experience in:

- Processing high volumes of routine microbiology specimens.
- Culture, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- Reading and interpreting routine culture plates.
- Routine bacteriology and associated microbiological investigations.
- Working within ISO 15189/UKAS (or equivalent) accredited laboratory standards.
- Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and turnaround times in a busy diagnostic laboratory.

### About us

What We Offer

- Competitive Band 6 salary in line with Agenda for Change pay scales.
- A permanent position based in London.
- Visa sponsorship TRANSFER available for suitably qualified UK based Biomedical Scientist currently working in UK as band 6
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive team environment within a leading Microbiology department.

### Details

- Date posted: 20 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: Depending on experience Band 6 (in line with current NHS Agenda for Change pay scales)
- Contract: Locum
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
- Reference number: M0041-BMS3
- Job locations: 61 Queen Street, 4th Floor, London, EC4R 1EB, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology to join a busy NHS laboratory in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing microbiology department processing a large volume of routine diagnostic samples.

Shifts available:

Nights full time

Evening and Nights shifts

Full 247 rota Inc Nights

Experience Required

Successful applicants will have practical experience in:

- Processing high volumes of routine microbiology specimens.
- Culture, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- Reading and interpreting routine culture plates.
- Routine bacteriology and associated microbiological investigations.
- Working within ISO 15189/UKAS (or equivalent) accredited laboratory standards.
- Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and turnaround times in a busy diagnostic laboratory.

Essential Requirements

- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Specialist Portfolio must be completed
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- A minimum of 4 years' post-registration/postgraduate experience working exclusively within a routine Microbiology laboratory.
- Previous experience in a high-volume hospital laboratory, such as an NHS, government, university teaching, or tertiary referral hospital or large Private laboratories based in the UK
- Confident working independently across all areas of routine microbiology.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- A minimum of 4 years' post-registration/postgraduate experience working exclusively within a routine Microbiology laboratory.
- Previous experience in a high-volume hospital laboratory, such as an NHS, government, university teaching, or tertiary referral hospital or large Private laboratories based in the UK

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- BSc (Hons) Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

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