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Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Abilities
· Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- Skills and Abilities
· Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Skills and Abilities
· Accuracy and attention to detail
- Skills and Abilities
· Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- Skills and Abilities
· Able to work as part of a team
- Skills and Abilities
· Ability to work under pressure
- Skills and Abilities
· Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- Skills and Abilities
· Intermediate level of computer skills
- Skills and Abilities
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Skills and Abilities
· Use of enhanced pathology computer systems
- Knowledge and Experience
· Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- Knowledge and Experience
· Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- Knowledge and Experience
· Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge and Experience
· Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Knowledge and Experience
· Experience of quality management systems
- Other relevant requirements
Capable of intense periods of concentration
- Qualifications and Training
· An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- Qualifications and Training
· HCPC Registration
- Qualifications and Training
· Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Candidates will be given speciality interview questions to answer on the day.
Provides specialist technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.
Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Biomedical Scientist.
To assist in training and supervising staff and deputising for the Advanced Biomedical Scientist when necessary.
Main duties of the job
***Please refer to attached job description and person specification for full job main duties:***
Microbiology at SWLP is looking for Specialist Biomedical Scientist (with a minimum of two years Band 5 experience) to join our dynamic, friendly team . You will be deployed in Microbiology at the St George's site. The department offers the latest equipment in the Microbiology field with three Kiestra lines, MALDI-ToF technology, Uri-system, Liaison XLs, EntericBio, BD FX, MGIT, Phoenix and Microscan. There is an automated Serology track system and a specialised Molecular service including high throughput analysers.
The department also offers an extensive screening program for latent TB for the London region.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a minimum of two years experience working at Band 5 level, with good bacteriology knowledge and experience in addition to excellent problem solving skills.
You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 shift system which includes weekend, night, late and bank holiday working as part of hours.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
****For full details of the main responsibilities for the role please see the attached job description and person specification.*****
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Specialist Biomedical Scientist with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Sep 2026.
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