# Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist-microbiology/75c415f4-c173-47a6-96b6-c74aceaa5558 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist-microbiology/75c415f4-c173-47a6-96b6-c74aceaa5558.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Bedford Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Department moving to 24/7 shift patterns. Current working patterns involve weekends, late and on call shifts) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-11T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-28T13:50:45.873Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bedfordshire/Bedford/Bedfordshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Microbiology/Microbiology-v8248713 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8248713?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ldh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology department at Bedford Hospital. Our laboratory is equipped with a comprehensive range of modern platforms, including the BioMérieux BacT/Alert Virtuo, BD MGIT, DS2, BioMérieux Vidas, Biofire Torch and FilmArray, Roche Cobas 6800, BD Max, Cepheid GeneXpert, Beckman Coulter Microscan, Stratec Gemini and the Bruker MALDI‑TOF. The service provides an extensive repertoire of investigations for Bedford Hospital, Luton and Dunstable Hospital, as well as local GP practices. The department is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2022 and is an IBMS‑approved training laboratory. In this role, you will work as part of a dedicated Microbiology team, delivering high‑quality microbiological analysis to support accurate diagnosis and optimal patient care. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, performing a range of microbiological techniques to support the clinical diagnosis of infectious diseases in accordance with established SOPs. They will be expected to contribute to the delivery of training in line with the departmental training policy and to support Senior staff in maintaining a high‑quality, efficient and effective service. Once fully trained, the post holder will participate in the departmental shift rota, which includes weekend, bank‑holiday and on‑call duties. The service is progressing towards a 24/7 shift model. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. - Work as an HCPC‑registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, contributing to the effective delivery of departmental services. - Support the Manager and Senior Biomedical Scientists in implementing and maintaining a cohesive, well‑coordinated service in collaboration with the department’s clinical lead. - Apply the departmental quality policy and work towards achieving agreed quality objectives. - Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of UKAS standards, using the established Pathology Quality Management System to support quality cycles and audits required for ISO 15189 compliance. - Act as deputy for the Senior Biomedical Scientist when required. ### 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** - Significant specialist knowledge of Microbiology - Experience of verification and validation processes - Training of staff **Desirable** - Audit and evaluation - On call and out of hours working - Good knowledge of antibiotics and resiatance mechanisms - QC management - Westgard, QC software ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent - HCPC State Registration - IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Medical Microbiology or equivalent, or working towards **Desirable** - Master degree or related professional health care qualification ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Excellent inter-personal skills - Personal integrity - leading by example - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels. - Good awareness of quality processes in Microbiology - Document writing skills **Desirable** - Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements ## Documents - [staff benefits (png, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2879) - [bedford hospital site map (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2871) - [staff diversity network (pdf, 140.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2866) - [band 6 bms job description (pdf, 216.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10560695) - [band 6 bms role descriptor (pdf, 256.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10560698) - [functional aspects bms band 6 (pdf, 176.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10560697) - [band 6 bms person specification (pdf, 144.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10560696) - [information for disabled applicants (pdf, 98.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2870) - [disclosure & barring information and recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 78.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1456) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.