Biomedical Microbiology Scientist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in London seeks a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology on a full-time permanent basis. The role requires HCPC registration and demonstrational experience in Microbiology. Responsibilities include participating in a 24/7 diagnostic service and working within a supportive pathology team. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of key microbiological tools and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for further education

Professional development support

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist required.
• Demonstrational experience within Microbiology essential.
• General bacteriology knowledge from a UK NHS or Private lab needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 24/7 diagnostic service.
• Work a shift pattern including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Contribute to the Microbiology team's diagnostic services.

Skills

HCPC registration

Demonstrational experience in Microbiology

Bacteriology knowledge

Tools

Vitek2

BacT/Alert

Sysmex UF5000

Hologic Panthers

Diasorin Liaison XL

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology to join our team at Broomfield Hospital on a full time permanent basis.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who have demonstrational experience within Microbiology.

Broomfield Hospital is part of the Mid and South Essex Hospital group with a busy Emergency Department, an internationally renowned Regional Burns Unit and Plastic Surgery Unit as well as a busy Renal Unit.

We are a busy Microbiology department with approx. 35+ staff, and we are a friendly modern laboratory looking to replace the current post holder who is internally moving to a new post after promotion.

Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications.

We are a busy department with a wide-ranging repertoire of diagnostic testing and currently process approximately 350,000 tests per year.

A comprehensive knowledge of Microbiology would be required, and you would be joining a friendly and dedicated team of scientists working within Pathology.

The department currently utilises the following equipment: Vitek2, BacT/Alert (TB & blood culture systems), Sysmex UF5000 Urine analyser, two Hologic Panthers and two Diasorin Liaison XL machines. There is a requirement for staff to apply who have experience with this and sound general bacteriology knowledge from a UK NHS or Private laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year diagnostic service.
• Participate in a shift working pattern, which includes weekends and Bank Holidays; service operates 7 days a week and requires working 1 Saturday in 4.
• Take part in the Service On-call rota covering 7 days per week, 365 days per year, subject to post skill-based training.
• Work as part of the Microbiology team within Pathology to provide a wide-ranging diagnostic service.

Qualifications and Requirements

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Demonstrational experience within Microbiology.
• Experience with the listed equipment (Vitek2, BacT/Alert, Sysmex UF5000, Hologic Panthers, Diasorin Liaison XL) or equivalent, with sound general bacteriology knowledge from a UK NHS or Private laboratory.

Development and Environment

• Active encouragement of further education and personal development, including professional development through the IBMS CPD scheme.
• Ambition to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve patient health and well-being, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop and build careers.
• Opportunity to work within a Trust aiming to recruit and retain specialist staff across the organisation.

Additional Information

• Are you looking for an exciting Biomedical Scientist role in Microbiology using your unique qualities? We want to hear from you.
• For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
• We look forward to your application.
• Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
• This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.