# Specialist Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/50ec0a7a-56ac-4e9a-a256-a6575c6cb4bd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/50ec0a7a-56ac-4e9a-a256-a6575c6cb4bd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Great Western Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39959.00 to £48117.00 - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Including on call, weekends and bank holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-12T13:11:33.510Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8360332 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8360332?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gwh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 12-month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover We are seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientist with excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-motivation to join our dynamic team. This role is integral to the laboratory, where you will provide specialist technical expertise in the Bacteriology and Virology sections. Specialist Biomedical Scientists (BMS) play a crucial role in the laboratory team, responsible for diagnosing infections and disease processes. They leverage the latest scientific knowledge and methods, while also utilizing traditional techniques when necessary. Specialist BMS conduct and interpret laboratory tests providing essential data to clinical staff for accurate diagnoses and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments. ### Main duties of the job - Technical Duties: Perform specialized tasks in the Bacteriology and Virology sections. Authorise specific result types. Oversee and supervise Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) and Assistant Practitioners (APs). Manage the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment. - Perform specialized tasks in the Bacteriology and Virology sections. - Authorise specific result types. - Oversee and supervise Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) and Assistant Practitioners (APs). - Manage the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment. - Quality and Project Management: Participate in validation and verification projects. Take responsibility for a specific technical function within the laboratory. - Participate in validation and verification projects. - Take responsibility for a specific technical function within the laboratory. - Development and Support: Stay updated with scientific advancements and managerial developments in the field. Support senior staff and the Laboratory Manager in providing an efficient, expert, and cost-effective laboratory service. Take on additional laboratory responsibilities with appropriate support and training. - Stay updated with scientific advancements and managerial developments in the field. - Support senior staff and the Laboratory Manager in providing an efficient, expert, and cost-effective laboratory service. - Take on additional laboratory responsibilities with appropriate support and training. Working Hours: - Routine hours are Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:15 (37.5 hours per week). - Participation in a rotational schedule for weekends and Bank Holidays. - Involvement in the on-call (out-of-hours) service provision is required. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager. ### 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** - In-depth experience of working in all areas of a Medical Microbiology laboratory in an NHS laboratory, post HCPC registration - Previous experience of working alone out of hours is essential **Desirable** - Experience in automated and manual identification methods - Quality Management experience - Health & Safety Management experience - Stock Management and stock control experience ### Education, Qualifications, Training **Essential** - BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) approved) or equivalent, plus, further knowledge acquired through training and practical experience - Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) - IBMS Specialist diploma in Medical Microbiology **Desirable** - MSc Medical Microbiology - Quality Management training - Health & Safety training - Parasitology training - Mycology training ## Documents - [specialist biomedical scientist - maternity cover (pdf, 368.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10686848) ## 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.