Senior Biomedical Scientist Microbiology (Training Officer)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology laboratory at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The successful candidate will act as a Training Officer, leading and coordinating training activities, developing and delivering programmes, and assessing staff competency. The position involves supervising diagnostic investigations and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. It requires a proactive approach, resilience, and proven leadership skills.
Essential criteria
- Registration with HCPC
- IBMS approved Masters \[MSc\] degree
- Member of the IBMS
- Certificate of Expert practice: Training (or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience and CPD)
Desirable criteria
- IBMS Higher Specialist Examination
- ILM Level 3 or above (or equivalent)
- Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of current training requirements of Healthcare Scientists
- Evidence of ongoing participation in CPD
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills
- Produce accurate and timely work including record keeping
- Must be able to work as part of a team.
- Good leadership and motivational qualities
- Able to work with competing deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to organise the section/s work on a day-to-day basis.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- At least 5 years experience in an NHS Microbiology Laboratory post Specialist Portfolio
- Supervisory experience.
- Training, mentoring and staff development experience
- Experience in the recruitment of staff.
- Evidence of formal NHS training (e.g.interview/appraisal training, equipment training courses, IT training etc.)
- Understanding of Health and Safety issues within a microbiology laboratory setting
- Experience of working at a senior level within Microbiology.
- Awareness of accreditation requirements and quality management systems.
- Can work as part of a team
- Good leadership and motivational qualities
- Able to work with competing deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to organise the section/s work on a day-to-day basis.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Registration with HCPC
- IBMS approved Masters \[MSc\] degree
- Member of the IBMS
- Certificate of Expert practice: Training (or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience and CPD)
- IBMS Higher Specialist Examination
- ILM Level 3 or above (or equivalent)
- Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of current training requirements of Healthcare Scientists
- Evidence of ongoing participation in CPD
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills
- Produce accurate and timely work including record keeping
- Must be able to work as part of a team.
- Good leadership and motivational qualities
- Able to work with competing deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to organise the section/s work on a day-to-day basis.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- At least 5 years experience in an NHS Microbiology Laboratory post Specialist Portfolio
- Supervisory experience.
- Training, mentoring and staff development experience
- Experience in the recruitment of staff.
- Evidence of formal NHS training (e.g.interview/appraisal training, equipment training courses, IT training etc.)
- Understanding of Health and Safety issues within a microbiology laboratory setting
- Experience of working at a senior level within Microbiology.
- Awareness of accreditation requirements and quality management systems.
- Can work as part of a team
- Good leadership and motivational qualities
- Able to work with competing deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to organise the section/s work on a day-to-day basis.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated
individual to join our busy, friendly team to work in our Microbiology
laboratory. Applications are invited from experienced HCPC registered
Specialist Biomedical Scientists.
The laboratory is based at Worcestershire Royal
Hospital and is ISO 15189 and IBMS training status accredited.
The vacancy is for a Band 7 senior Microbiologist
(Full time 37.5 hours) including Weekend and Bank Holiday shifts. There may
also be the requirement to work some late (12-8pm) early (8-4pm) and on call
shifts.
The successful applicant will be appointed as a Training Officer and will be expected to lead, coordinate, and support training activities within the department. This will include developing and delivering training programmes, assessing staff competency, maintaining training records, supporting compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, and promoting continuous professional development amongst staff. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with managers, senior staff, and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality training and workforce development.
The successful candidate
will have a positive and proactive approach to the role. They will be able to demonstrate
resilience and have proven leadership skills. The successful candidate will
demonstrate the ability to seek opportunities for continuou
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