Advanced Biomedical Scientist Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Katalysysts Consulting; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist for a part-time, fixed-term contract. The role involves managing laboratory operations, ensuring quality standards, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and strong leadership skills. This position is vital for delivering patient-centered diagnostic services and requires effective time management and communication with stakeholders. Join us in empowering individuals to lead healthier lives.

Qualifications

• Maintain competency in bacteriology.
• Provide technical support to consultants.
• Manage resources responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Process and interpret complex microbiological samples.
• Train and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Technical Support

Education

HCPC Registration

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Part Time - 30 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover

The Senior Biomedical Scientist will work with other senior team members responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Microbiology department. The role involves providing a cost-effective, quality service through reviewing processes and policies, interpreting technical laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures. They must also act as a line manager for laboratory staff and provide technical support and advice to the Microbiology consultants.

The Advanced Band 7 Biomedical Scientist in Bacteriology plays a vital role in delivering a high-quality, patient-centered diagnostic service by overseeing daily laboratory operations in line with Trust protocols, safety regulations, and quality standards. The post holder ensures effective time management and supervision of staff, maintains competency in bacteriology, provides technical support to consultants, and participates in weekend and out-of-hours services. Responsibilities include processing and interpreting complex microbiological samples, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, maintaining and troubleshooting advanced laboratory equipment, leading method evaluations, and supporting audits and quality management initiatives. The role also involves regular communication with internal and external stakeholders, training and mentoring junior staff, contributing to business cases, and ensuring compliance with UKAS, COSHH, and ISO 15189 standards. Professional competence is maintained through continuous development, adherence to HCPC requirements, and active participation in training and appraisal processes. The post holder is expected to manage resources responsibly, contribute to service improvement, and operate effectively under conditions that include physical effort, exposure to infectious materials, and occasional distressing scenarios.

Our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect—are a guiding principle in everything we do. These values drive us towards our vision of delivering great, joined-up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

• Act in accordance with and adhere to laboratory and Trust procedures and protocols at all times.
• Undertake effective time management in the daily planning of the section's work and direct BMS/AP/BSW staff in providing a diagnostic Microbiology service within departmental guidelines and safety policies.

• Be responsible for health and safety issues pertinent to diagnostic laboratory work, adhering to all Trust and laboratory employment health and safety policies and COSHH regulations.

• Maintain and operate complex and expensive laboratory equipment safely.
• Maintain competency in all areas of bacteriology.

This advert closes on Thursday, 22 May 2025.

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