# Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist-microbiology/c5ea9d47-2755-4f13-803f-c14af93b9b77 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist-microbiology/c5ea9d47-2755-4f13-803f-c14af93b9b77.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Salisbury District Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata if part time - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week including weekend, bank holiday and on-call working) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-21T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-07T11:12:51.101Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Wiltshire/Salisbury/Salisbury_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Microbiology/Microbiology-v8297924 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8297924?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an experienced, well motivated and suitably qualified Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology to work at Salisbury District Hospital for a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave. Working as part of a team you will contribute to the provision and further development of a high quality diagnostic service. You will support the Senior Biomedical Scientists responsible for the day to day organisation of the laboratory. You should be highly motivated, a good communicator and enjoy working as part of a Pathology wide team. Rotation throughout the laboratory will be expected and training will be provided. The laboratory has core hours of 09:00 - 17:30, but provides 24/7 cover via extended hours and an on-call service. Once successful training is complete, the successful candidates will be expected to participate fully in extended hours and weekends, Bank holiday and on-call rotas. Applicants must be HCPC registered and have a IBMS Specialist Portfolio. ### Main duties of the job - Uses interpretative skills to determine the pathogenic and clinical significance of the results of laboratory tests including: Preparing, examining and reporting on microscopic examination of specimens. Deciding on appropriate tests and procedures to identify pathogenic organisms. Performing and interpreting molecular diagnostic tests. Referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion. - Preparing, examining and reporting on microscopic examination of specimens. - Deciding on appropriate tests and procedures to identify pathogenic organisms. - Performing and interpreting molecular diagnostic tests. - Referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion. - Performs manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations. - Takes corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of the laboratory instruments or methods. - Ensures first line trouble shooting of complex analytical equipment or methods. - Performs work strictly according to current Standard Operating Procedures. - Safely handle blood, urine, faeces, organs, other body tissue, and hazardous materials. - Participates in the introduction of new equipment or methods. - Supervises the work and monitor performance of Medical Laboratory Assistants, Associate Practitioners and trainees/students. - Participates in the maintenance and the further development of the quality system. Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities ### 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** - Two years post registration experience in an HCPC approved diagnostic microbiology laboratory - Knowledge of laboratory information and management computer system - Knowledge of safety - Ability to use, control and maintain analytical equipment - Ability to train/support less qualified/experienced staff **Desirable** - Experience of internal and external QA. ### Knowledge and skills **Essential** - Advanced Microbiology techniques - Ability to work alone or in a team - Good interpersonal skills ### Other Job related requirements **Essential** - Able to work Saturday/Sundays/Public holidays ### Education, Qualifications and Training **Essential** - BSc Hons Biomedical Sciences or equivalent. - Registration with HCPC - IBMS Specialist Diploma in Microbiology - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in an NHS environment or equivalent **Desirable** - MSC in related discipline - Experience of internal and external QA. - Good molecular diagnostic techniques ## Documents - [facts about salisbury (pdf, 214.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1618) - [specialist biomedical scientist - microbiology jd (pdf, 576.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10635526) ## 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.