Band 6 - Microbiology Biomedical Scientist - Guildford

Pulse Healthcare; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare in Guildford is seeking a Band 6 Microbiology Biomedical Scientist to join a busy NHS laboratory team. You will work in general bacteriology, supporting infection diagnosis and antimicrobial stewardship through accurate microbiology analyses.

The role involves plate reading, microscopy, and results interpretation under EUCAST guidelines, processing clinical specimens, and maintaining quality controls.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Proven experience in microbiology, particularly general bacteriology
• Proficiency in EUCAST antibiotic susceptibility testing
• Skilled in plate reading and microscopy techniques
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems and quality standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• The postholder will be responsible for performing a range of microbiological investigations, including plate reading, microscopy, and interpretation of results in line with EUCAST antibiotic guidelines.
• Duties include processing clinical specimens, maintaining quality control procedures, and ensuring compliance with laboratory standards.
• Collaboration with clinical teams is essential to support effective patient management and infection control.
• The role also involves contributing to the continuous improvement of laboratory services and training junior staff when required.

Skills

Microbiology

EUCAST

Plate reading

Microscopy

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registration

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Tools

LIS

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Band 6 - Microbiology Biomedical Scientist - Guildford

Guildford, Surrey

Job Title: Microbiology Biomedical Scientist Banding: Band 6 Locat io n: Guildford , Surrey Start date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Rate : £ 25 - £ 3 5 per month Working hours: Full-time

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Microbiology to join a well-established laboratory team in Guildford. This role is ideal for a skilled and motivated professional with experience in general bacteriology, looking to contribute to high-quality diagnostic services in a busy NHS setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting infection diagnosis and antimicrobial stewardship through accurate and timely laboratory analysis.

What will your responsibilities be :

The postholder will be responsible for performing a range of microbiological investigations, including plate reading, microscopy, and interpretation of results in line with EUCAST antibiotic guidelines. Duties include processing clinical specimens, maintaining quality control procedures, and ensuring compliance with laboratory standards. Collaboration with clinical teams is essential to support effective patient management and infection control. The role also involves contributing to the continuous improvement of laboratory services and training junior staff when required.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Proven experience in microbiology, particularly general bacteriology
• Proficiency in EUCAST antibiotic susceptibility testing
• Skilled in plate reading and microscopy techniques
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems and quality standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment

Reasonable Adjustments:

I f you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code 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 Lis t.