Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology)

NHS Lanarkshire; Lanark; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology. You'll process laboratory diagnostic investigations, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science and HCPC registration. This full-time position involves working at University Hospital Wishaw, with competitive benefits including annual leave and NHS pension.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Qualifications

• Mandatory state registration with the Health Professions Council.
• BSc honours degree or equivalent for Health Professions Council registration.
• Formal evidence of specialist knowledge of procedures in Microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Process a range of laboratory diagnostic investigations in Microbiology.
• Operate complex equipment and solve problems.
• Mentor less experienced Biomedical Scientists.

Skills

State registration with the Health Professions Council

Specialist knowledge of Microbiology

Evidence of continuing professional development

Education

BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

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Client:

NHS Lanarkshire

Location:

Lanark, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

NHS Lanarkshire is looking to recruit a Biomedical Scientist.

The post holder will process a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory diagnostic investigations in Microbiology using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples and provide advice to clinicians and other healthcare staff as to appropriateness of tests and time-scales.

The post holder will be responsible for own work and uses specialist training to operate complex equipment and solve problems and acts as a mentor to less experienced Biomedical Scientists and participates in training /supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• State registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory.
• BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent, which is acceptable for Health Professions Council registration.
• Formal evidence of specialist knowledge of a range of discipline specific procedures.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, for example, a specialist portfolio of development, attendance at specialist courses, training on new instrumentation and learning through reflective practice.

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It would be great if you also have

• Specialist knowledge of Microbiology

Contract type

Permanent

Full time - 2 posts

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Microbiology within University Hospital Wishaw

The working pattern for this role: Days, Evenings, Weekend, On-call

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

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