Band 5 Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join University Hospitals Birmingham as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology. The role involves working in a dynamic 24/7 service, primarily at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and requires an enthusiastic candidate with HCPC registration and experience in Microbiology. You will be part of a UKAS accredited team, contributing to a patient-focused quality service and participating in out-of-hours shifts.
Essential criteria
- *BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- *State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
- *Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HPC guidelines.
Desirable criteria
- *Working towards completion of post registration specialist competency portfolio.
- *Experience of working in clinical laboratories.
- *Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
- *Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
- Additional Criteria
- *Honesty
- *Reliability
- *Resilience and adaptability
- *Self-motivated.
- *Positive attitude.
- *Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.
- *BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent academic achievement that is ratified by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- *State registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)
- *Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with HPC guidelines.
- *Working towards completion of post registration specialist competency portfolio.
- *Experience of working in clinical laboratories.
- *Experience of laboratory techniques and automation.
- *Experience of dealing with suppliers, clinical and support staff, the public or customer care.
- Additional Criteria
- *Honesty
- *Reliability
- *Resilience and adaptability
- *Self-motivated.
- *Positive attitude.
- *Expected to participate in all out of hours periods as required by service provision.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join University Hospitals Birmingham, one of the largest teaching hospitals in England with state-of-the-art facilities and employing over 20,000 colleagues across 4 sites (Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Solihull and Good Hope Hospitals).
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic candidate with experience in Microbiology, who must be HCPC registered as a Biomedical Scientist.
This role is based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with off-site work at our satellite laboratory at the Whittall Street Clinic, but there may be future requirement to work across all sites that are part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
Microbiology is part of the Clinical Pathology department, providing a patient focused quality service that is committed to the trust values.
The Microbiology department provides a dynamic 24/7 service, that actively promotes innovation and service development. We are committed to staff health and well-being, training and development, enabling and equipping staff with the tools to embark on an exciting and fulfilling career in Biomedical Science.
You will be part of a UKAS accredited service, made up of a specialist and experienced team of 70+ staff, all
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