Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 04/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest microbiology departments in England as a Biomedical Scientist. You will provide a high level of microbiological analysis for patient diagnosis and treatment within the Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership. The role involves performing bacteriological technical and scientific activities, including testing samples and assisting in national/international responses to major disease outbreaks. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential for this position.
Key responsibilities
- Provide scientific services to patients and clients as an aid to clinical diagnosis of microbiological disease.
- Perform a range of bacteriological technical and scientific activities, including testing samples referred from other NHS and UKHSA laboratories.
- Utilise appropriate testing in a timely manner to assist Consultant Microbiologists and ensure correct clinical diagnosis.
- Assist in any UKHSA co-ordinated response or activity of a national/international nature, e.g. Bioterrorism incident or a major disease e.g. COVID, SARS, H5N1 influenza, Enteric outbreak etc.
- Participate in audit processes, drug trials, research projects, and monitor Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities.
- Undertake training, supervision, co-ordination and monitoring of Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants, Clinical and Medical Staff, Nursing staff and students.
Essential criteria
- Application form and Supporting statement
- Questions on Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities
- HCPC Registration (Biomedical Scientist)
- IBMS Specialist Diploma (from 2005) or IBMS fellowship in Medical Microbiology.
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject such as biomedical science / microbiology or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area in a laboratory
- Good all-round knowledge of medical microbiology
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
- Clear and effective communicator with strong writing, reporting, and presentation skills, able to explain ideas accurately and concisely to a range of audiences
- Able to analyse and interpret information, anticipate and assess issues, and recommend appropriate action
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to unexpected demands
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to draw out key messages from complex information
- Able to work independently and manage workload effectively, even under tight and changing deadlines
- Able to maintain confidentiality and build trust
Desirable criteria
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development
- Adaptability,flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 5d ago · Closes in 6d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest microbiology departments in England as a Biomedical scientist. The Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership (MMMP) is a collaboration between UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
You will work as part of the laboratory team, providinga high levelof microbiological analysisin order toprovide patients with the highest level of diagnosis and treatment. The Microbiology delivered from the Manchester Royal Infirmary site employs around 130 staff and has a workload of approximately 1.2 million specimens. The department embraces all aspects of a modern clinical bacteriology service combining traditional methodologies with laboratory automation.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will act as a registered Biomedical who provides scientific services to patients and clients as an aid to clinical diagnosis of microbiological disease.Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
To perform a range of bacteriological technical and scientific activities, including testing samples referred from other NHS and UKHSA laboratories.
Utilising theappropriate testing, andin a timely manner, toassistthe Consultant Microbiologists, and thus ensure the correct clinical diagnosis.
Toassist in any UKHSA co-ordinated response or activity of a national/international nature,
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