Biomedical Scientist-Microbiology

The London Clinic; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private hospital in London seeks an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to join their dynamic Microbiology team. This role involves manual and automated processes, interpretation, and reporting within the Pathology Department. Applicants must be HCPC registered with recent laboratory experience in Microbiology and possess strong communication skills. Competitive salary of £50,713 to £60,848 per annum, generous benefits, and supportive work culture included.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme (up to 20 % total annual contribution)

33 days annual leave

Season-ticket travel loan

Family-friendly benefits

Discounts with various retailers

Career development and further education pathways

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Evidence of practical analytical and technical skills associated with highly complex laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine and specialist laboratory techniques.
• Record information on the pathology laboratory information system.
• Identify and elevate issues that could compromise service delivery.
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory quality and efficiency.

Skills

Post‑HCPC registration

Recent laboratory experience in Microbiology

Knowledge of ISO 15189 requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and time‑management skills

Education

Registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

Biomedical science or equivalent degree

IBMS Certificate of Competence/CPSM Logbook

Job description

Job responsibilities

Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology. We're looking for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic Microbiology team at The London Clinic's Pathology Department in Central London (W1G 7L). This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high‑quality diagnostic work in one of the UK's most respected private hospitals.

We are offering a competitive salary range of £50 713 to £60 848 per annum. The department undertakes bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology and molecular microbiology, combining manual and automated methodology and highly specialised tasks that require a high level of concentration, knowledge and skills.

The Laboratory holds UKAS accreditation (ISO 15189:2022) and is accredited with the IBMS for pre‑HCPC registration training. It is equipped with numerous automated platforms such as Biomerieux Bact/Alert Virtuo, Vitek 2, Bruker MALDI‑TOF, Cepheid GeneXpert, ELITe BeGenius, Qiagen QiaStat, etc.

The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare. Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals with state‑of‑the‑art facilities at Harley Street and approximately 1 300 employees across eight sites.

The post holder will act as a Specialist HCPC‑registered Biomedical Scientist within the Microbiology Department. You will undertake manual and automated processes, interpretation, and report generation to aid clinicians in patient care pathways. You will demonstrate a high standard of quality in your work and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of current working practices within diagnostic microbiology. Successful candidates will be conscientious, enthusiastic, highly motivated, with excellent organisational and communication skills, able to work independently or as part of a team, and competent as an autonomous practitioner across all required shift patterns.

Job type & shift pattern: permanent, 37.5 hours per week (including weekends, bank holidays, and shift work as required). Benefits include contributory pension scheme (up to 20 % total annual contribution), 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season‑ticket travel loan, family‑friendly benefits, discounts with various retailers, and career development and further education pathways.

Key duties

• Undertake routine and specialist laboratory techniques in line with department standard operating procedures.
• Record information on the pathology laboratory information system in line with national and local standards.
• Identify and elevate issues that could compromise service delivery.
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory quality and efficiency.

Skills & experience

• Post‑HCPC registration.
• Recent laboratory experience in Microbiology.
• Working knowledge of ISO 15189 requirements.
• Biomedical science or equivalent degree.
• Current HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.

Person specification

Education & qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS Certificate of Competence/CPSM Logbook.
• Evidence of CPD.

Experience & knowledge

• Knowledge of techniques, methodology and automation used within a diagnostics microbiology laboratory.
• Evidence of practical analytical and technical skills associated with highly complex laboratory work.

Skills & abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and time‑management skills.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems under pressure.
• Timely accurate work with ability to prioritise and manage resources for day‑to‑day service delivery.

Other requirements

• Prepared to work with biological materials and a variety of sample types.
• Flexible approach to hours of work, including extended day working, weekends and bank holidays.

Additional information

We are an organisation that has charitable status and this helps us to drive forward our mission of reinvesting our income to deliver better patient outcomes. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

For questions about the job or to arrange an informal visit, contact: Laboratory Manager Simon Evans.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check to verify no previous criminal convictions.