Band 6 Locum Microbiology/Virology Biomedical Scientist – Leeds

Pulsejobs.com; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency seeks a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist with expertise in Microbiology/Virology for a busy NHS Hospital in Leeds. The role involves supporting laboratory services, reading cultures, and guiding junior staff, with immediate starts available. Candidates must possess HCPC registration and relevant laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Experience in NHS Microbiology laboratory.
• Capable of reporting results independently.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory’s Microbiology service.
• Read cultures and identify significant pathogens.
• Perform susceptibility testing.

Skills

Microbiology

Virology

Pathogen identification

Susceptibility testing

Education

HCPC registration

NHS laboratory experience at band 6 level

Job description

Position: Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology/Virology
Banding: 6
Location: Leeds
Hours: Core hours Monday-Friday 08:30 – 17:00
Rate: £22.00 – £26.00 p/h
Duration: Ongoing
Start date: ASAP

The Biomedical Science team at Pulse are currently recruiting for Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology/Virology to work in a busy NHS Hospital in Leeds. We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist who can make a real difference in supporting the laboratory’s Microbiology service.

What will you be doing in this Biomedical Scientist role?

As a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology/Virology, you will also have experience reading cultures, identifying significant pathogens and performing susceptibility testing. You will also be supporting thesenior biomedical scientists in the delivery of the service and providing guidance to junior members of staff.

Essential Requirements for thisBiomedical Scientistposition:

• • HCPC registration
  • Accredited NHS Microbiology laboratory and competent at reporting results independently
  • NHS laboratory experience of at a band 6 level
  • Preference for both sets of skills – bacteriology and virology – anticipate

Note:-We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of theCode of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.