Job overview
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
Specialist Biomedical Scientists (BMS) are an integral part of the laboratory team responsible for the diagnosis of infection and disease processes by the application of latest scientific knowledge, coupled with the most up to date scientific methods and use of traditional methods where required. Specialist BMS carry out, and interpret the results of, laboratory tests on biomedical samples that will aid clinical staff in the diagnoses of illness and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
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
- Health & Safety Management experience
- Quality Management experience
- Experience in automated and manual identification methods
- 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
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This advert is for Specialist Biomedical Scientist with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Great Western Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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