Bacteriology Specialist Biomedical Scientist – 24/7 Lab Role

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS hospital trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration. In this full-time role, you will work in the Bacteriology department and provide diagnostic services to local hospitals and clinics. The successful candidate will have 2+ years of bacteriology experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a challenge in a supportive team, this position may be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Development packages for staff

Comprehensive range of diagnostic services

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Specialist BMS with a positive attitude to change.
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in a busy bacteriology laboratory.
• Experience working with complex, specialist equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of virology and bacteriology staff.
• Provide laboratory services for GPs and community health providers.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs and contribute to their implementation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Laboratory Health & Safety knowledge

Oral and written communication

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

Biomedical Science Degree

IBMS post-graduate Specialist Diploma

Registered with HCPC

Evidence of CPD

Tools

Complex specialist equipment

Pathology IT systems

Job description

A large NHS hospital trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientist with HCPC registration. In this full-time role, you will work in the Bacteriology department and provide diagnostic services to local hospitals and clinics. The successful candidate will have 2+ years of bacteriology experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a challenge in a supportive team, this position may be the perfect fit for you.