Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job overview

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Department: Microbiology

Band 6 - £39,959 - £48,117

Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week

All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic Microbiology laboratory team. We are seeking a dedicated professional with proven competency and experience at the required level.

Applicants must be HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with a minimum of 3 years’ post-registration experience in a UK clinical microbiology laboratory. Candidates should also have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Medical Microbiology or be nearing completion with verification pending.

We are looking for a passionate and driven individual who would enjoy the challenge of working in a busy microbiology laboratory.

The ideal applicant for this role will need to be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, familiar with Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems with a genuine desire to further their learning and provide a safe service at the highest standard.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 29th June 2026

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be part of a team of Specialist Biomedical Scientists delivering a diagnostic Microbiology Service analysing and reporting on blood, urine, faeces and other materials to achieve the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, effective resource management.

The post holder will prioritise their own workload, communicate with senior laboratory staff, clinicians, and patients.

The post holder will undertake their responsibilities within the Bacteriology, Serology, Molecular, Mycology, Parasitology sections of the laboratory to meet all required national and local standards. These will include analytical, technical, and administrative troubleshooting to ensure reliable service delivery.

The post holder will work with complete patient confidentiality in line with the departments/ Trusts policy on Data Protection Act 1998.

The post holder will be expected to work alone or as part of a team providing a 24-hour laboratory cover throughout the year as required, this will include working morning, afternoon, and night shifts or on-call on weekends and public holidays.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Technical

a.            Carry out analytical duties manipulating samples and reagents with accuracy, precision, and speed to ensure a high-quality cost-effective service.

b.            Prioritisation of section work to take account of workload and urgency of analyses

c.            To follow the standard operating procedures and participate in their regular review and update.

d.            Use of specialist knowledge to determine the relevant tests to be carried out on samples received in each section

e.            To undertake routine operative maintenance on laboratory instruments.

f.             To ensure that appropriate preventative maintenance has been carried out on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to them being used for patient’s samples.

g.            Measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details