Biomedical Scientist

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Wonford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Biomedical Scientist for the Clinical Microbiology department in Exeter. The role involves processing clinical samples for microbiology testing and interpreting results to support high standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will rotate across the Microbiology laboratory, require strong IT, communication, and organisational skills, and be HCPC registered or working towards IBMS Registration Portfolio.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered.
• IBMS Registration Portfolio completed or in progress.
• Trainee BMS may be considered with Annex Band 5 pending portfolio completion.

Responsibilities

• Process clinical specimens for microbiological testing and interpret results.
• Provide high-quality diagnostics to support patient care and service delivery.
• Rotate through the Microbiology department and work well under pressure within a team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Team working

Education

HCPC registered

IBMS Registration Portfolio

Job description

Biomedical Scientist

Company: NHS Jobs

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Exeter, EX2 5DW

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 19 Oct 2026

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Summary

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role We are delighted to be able to recruit to a Biomedical Scientist to work within the Clinical Microbiology department of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Department of Microbiology provides a comprehensive Microbiology service to the RDUH Trust and local Population across Northern and Eastern Devon. The Department employs approximately 80 staff, providing bacteriology, mycology, serology/virology and molecular microbiology services, processing in excess of 600,000 specimens per annum. The service operates 24/7 including weekends and overnight cover is provided by an on-call service. The Microbiology department (eastern site) is situated on the edge of Dartmoor, in the city of Exeter with easy access to the M5 corridor and excellent transport links to the open countryside and Devon coastline. There is an on-site restaurant, crèche facilities and a choice of coffee/tea outlets.

As the workload and its complexity increases, we are now seeking an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with good interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-motivation to join the team. Working as an integral part of the laboratory team, you will process clinical specimens for microbiological testing and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic processes, helping to deliver a high level of service quality, both to the Trust and the community.

To be the successful candidate, as well as being friendly and reliable, you will need a flexible attitude towards work with strong IT, communication, and organisational skills, and an acute attention to detail. You will rotate throughout the Microbiology department and require the ability to work under pressure and work well within a team.

The department has achieved UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 and is an IBMS approved training laboratory. The successful applicant must have completed IBMS Registration Portfolio and be HCPC registered, however depending on the number of applicants, a Trainee BMS working towards their Registration Portfolio may be considered. Applicants working towards completion of the Registration portfolio would be appointed at Annex Band 5 pending completion of the portfolio.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, RDUH Laboratory opening hours are 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am-4:30pm Saturday and Sunday. Core hours are from 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week), working on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays, on a rotational basis. Early shifts (8am-4:30pm) and late shifts (11:30am-8:00pm) will be worked on a rotational basis.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Lisa Stephens, Deputy Service Manager, on [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available. If the role is something you are interested in, we’d love to hear from you.