Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology-Bacteriology)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a dedicated and skilled Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Microbiology at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The post holder will perform routine laboratory analyses, maintain equipment, manage stock, and ensure adherence to health and safety and quality standards. It involves supporting a 24/7 service, including out-of-hours, early, core, late, and night shifts, as well as weekends and bank holidays. Applicants must be HCPC registered and have relevant UKAS ISO 15189 accredited hospital laboratory experience.
Essential criteria
- HCPC State Registered
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and training
Desirable criteria
- Qualifications in Clinical Microbiology
- Two years post qulaification experience working in a Microbiology laboratory
- Previous or Proven relevant (UKAS accredited 15189) hospital laboratory experience
- Previous Computer Skills
- Aware of health and safety and confidentiality issues
- Demonstrates ability to organise their own work effectivel
- Able to demonstrate competency in appropriate laboratory techniques
- Experienced in bacteriology - covering tasked as outlined in the JD and PS
- Departmental specific laboratory / advanced techniques
- Training junior staff
- Experience of Specialist discipline.
- Demonstrates a knowledge and awareness of Health and safety, quality management systems and service improvement.
- Analytical and judgement
- Able to make judgements regarding a range of facts/situations
- Can work accurately and methodically following verbal and written instructions
- Knowledge and understanding of pathology tests and medical terminology
- Ability to perform intricate procedures e.g. pipetting
- Experience of troubleshooting appropriate instrumentation
- Planning and Organisation
- Able to plan and prioritise own work activities
- Able to work under pressure or to deadlines.
- Requirements
- Work flexibly to cover service including able to participate in an out of hours roster and shifts required as part of 24/7 working
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
- Equality and Diversity
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- Other requirements specific to the role
- Able to participate in out of hour's roster or other flexible working arrangements.
- Able to maintain concentration for prolonged periods at various tasks
- Training and Qualifications
- HCPC State Registered
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and training
- Qualifications in Clinical Microbiology
- Two years post qulaification experience working in a Microbiology laboratory
- Previous or Proven relevant (UKAS accredited 15189) hospital laboratory experience
- Previous Computer Skills
- Aware of health and safety and confidentiality issues
- Demonstrates ability to organise their own work effectivel
- Able to demonstrate competency in appropriate laboratory techniques
- Experienced in bacteriology - covering tasked as outlined in the JD and PS
- Departmental specific laboratory / advanced techniques
- Training junior staff
- Experience of Specialist discipline.
- Demonstrates a knowledge and awareness of Health and safety, quality management systems and service improvement.
- Analytical and judgement
- Able to make judgements regarding a range of facts/situations
- Can work accurately and methodically following verbal and written instructions
- Knowledge and understanding of pathology tests and medical terminology
- Ability to perform intricate procedures e.g. pipetting
- Experience of troubleshooting appropriate instrumentation
- Planning and Organisation
- Able to plan and prioritise own work activities
- Able to work under pressure or to deadlines.
- Requirements
- Work flexibly to cover service including able to participate in an out of hours roster and shifts required as part of 24/7 working
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
- Equality and Diversity
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- Other requirements specific to the role
- Able to participate in out of hour's roster or other flexible working arrangements.
- Able to maintain concentration for prolonged periods at various tasks
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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Job summary
Applications are invited from individuals who are dedicated, enthusiastic, energetic, skilled and confident in their technical abilities to apply for the post of Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) within our Clinical Microbiology Laboratory based at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
The post holder will be required to work on sites as appropriate for the delivery of the service and may be asked to work across sites within the trust. The post holder will be required to support a 24/7 service including on-call (out of hours) provision as required. Early, core, late and night shift patterns will operate which includes weekends and bank holidays.
Applicants must be HCPC registered and with relevant laboratory (UKAS ISO 15189) experience. Applicants without HCPC registration need not apply as you will not be considered for this post.
Additional qualities that the department seek are an understanding of UKAS and quality within a clinical laboratory, a drive to improve laboratory processes, a strong team ethic as well as good performance as an individual BMS
If you believe that this could be you and are looking for a new challenge, your application would be gratefully received.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the routine work of the laboratory in accordance with laboratory procedure in an efficient, cost effective and safe manner.
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