# Specialist Biomedical Scientist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Archived / closed
- **Employer:** St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** St George's Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Biomedical scientist
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (weekend, evening and night shifts will also be required)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-22T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08T12:51:18.934Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Tooting/St_Georges_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Microbiology/Microbiology-v8193496
- **Employer website:** https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Skills and Abilities

**Essential**

- · Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
- · Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- · Accuracy and attention to detail
- · Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
- · Able to work as part of a team
- · Ability to work under pressure
- · Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
- · Intermediate level of computer skills
- · Excellent communication and presentation skills
- · Use of enhanced pathology computer systems

### Knowledge and Experience

**Essential**

- · Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
- · Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
- · Evidence of continuing professional development
- · Knowledge of health and safety issues
- · Experience of quality management systems

### Other relevant requirements

**Essential**

- Capable of intense periods of concentration

### Qualifications and Training

**Essential**

- · An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
- · HCPC Registration
- · Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience

## Documents

- [micro band 6 jd (pdf, 432.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10498424)
- [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2411)
- [swlp candidate information (pdf, 575.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10498425)
- [swl ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3045)

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