Advanced Biomedical Scientist | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

st georges nhs trust; Tooting; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for an Advanced Biomedical Scientist role based in Tooting. The successful candidate will support clinical services in Microbiology, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. Responsibilities include managing laboratory sections, providing training, and troubleshooting problems. This position involves a shift system including nights and weekends. Exceptional knowledge in Microbiology and quality assurance experience are essential, along with problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience in Microbiology.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
• Experience in quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services.
• Manage a section within the laboratory.
• Provide professional clinical laboratory services.
• Train and supervise staff.
• Troubleshoot bench-specific issues.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Quality assurance background

Tools

Kiestra lines

MALDI-ToF technology

BD FX

Job description

Microbiology at SWLP is looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist with experience for an Advanced Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) role. You will be deployed in Microbiology at the St George's site. The department offers the latest equipment in the Microbiology field with three Kiestra lines, MALDI-ToF technology, Uri-system, Liaison XLs, EntericBio, BD FX, MGIT and Phoenix. There is an automated Serology track system and a specialised Molecular service including high through‑put analysers.

The department also offers an extensive screening program for latent TB for the London region.

The post holder will be expected to have good knowledge and experience in Microbiology in addition to being able to demonstrate excellent problem‑solving skills with a strong background in quality.

It is anticipated that the post holder will initially be seconded to the quality team to support the department with the transition of a number of tasks to the technical team. Following successful transition, the post‑holder will be required to resume regular technical duties along with a pre‑agreed departmental bolt‑on in line with all other Band 7 staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides and co‑ordinates specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.
• Undertakes the day‑to‑day management of a section within the laboratory under the direction of the line manager.
• Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
• Able to provide the necessary training and supervision of staff within the section.
• Able to effectively troubleshoot bench specific issues, identify areas of concern and alert management.

South West London Pathology is an award‑winning pathology partnership between four Hospital Trusts – St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust – designed to provide an integrated, high‑quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust’s service and providing them within a single organisation.

The Microbiology department at St George’s has state‑of‑the‑art equipment offering full laboratory automation and a vast array of molecular platforms. The laboratory prides itself on its innovative and progressive approach to Microbiology.

For full details of the main responsibilities for the role please see the attached job description and person specification.

This post will be based at St George’s Hospital, but the post‑holder may be required to visit other SWLP sites as the service needs dictate.

Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website swlpath.nhs.uk.

You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 shift system which includes weekend, night, late and bank holiday working as part of hours.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.