Biomedical Scientist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Care certificate funding

Days off to study

Annual leave 27–33 days

Flexible working

Occupational health

Staff discounts

NHS Pension

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for the Clinical Microbiology department. The role involves processing specimens, performing tests, and interpreting results to support diagnosis and treatment.

You will rotate across all areas of the Microbiology lab as part of a 37.5-hour week with weekend and shift patterns. Applicants should have IBMS Registration Portfolio completed or be working towards it, and HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• IBMS Registration Portfolio completed, or working towards it as a trainee.
• HCPC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Process clinical specimens for microbiological testing.
• Carry out and interpret laboratory tests on patient samples to aid diagnosis and assess treatment.
• Rotate across all areas of the Microbiology department.
• Work across seven days, including weekends and bank holidays, on a rotational basis.
• Work early (8am–4:30pm) and late (11:30am–8pm) shifts on a rotational basis.
• Help deliver a high level of service quality to the Trust and the community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

IT skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork under pressure

Education

IBMS Registration Portfolio completed or trainee

Job description

A Biomedical Scientist post in the Clinical Microbiology department at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which has around 80 staff. The post processes clinical specimens and interprets laboratory results to help clinicians diagnose infection and disease and check that treatment is working. The service runs 24/7, so the role rotates weekend work and early and late shifts across 37.5 hours a week. The IBMS Registration Portfolio and HCPC registration are required, though trainees working towards the portfolio may be considered.

What the job involves

• Process clinical specimens for microbiological testing
• Carry out and interpret laboratory tests on patient samples to aid diagnosis and assess treatment
• Rotate across all areas of the Microbiology department
• Work across seven days, including weekends and bank holidays, on a rotational basis
• Work early (8am to 4:30pm) and late (11:30am to 8pm) shifts on a rotational basis
• Help deliver a high level of service quality to the Trust and the community

What’s required

Qualifications

• IBMS Registration Portfolio completed, or working towards it as a trainee

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Skills & knowledge

• Good interpersonal skills
• High degree of self-motivation
• Strong IT skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and well within a team

Other

• Flexible attitude to work
• Friendly and reliable

What’s offered

• Funding for a care certificate, degree or leadership qualifications
• Days off to study, CPD and rotational placements
• 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days
• Flexible working schemes and family friendly policies
• Occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities
• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, leisure and technology
• NHS Pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice options including nursery, car lease and cycle to work scheme