Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a permanent Biomedical Scientist for the South West London Pathology Microbiology department. The role involves rotating through various sections of a state-of-the-art laboratory and includes a 24/7 rota. Candidates should have a biological science degree, HCPC registration, and proven experience in diagnostic pathology techniques.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Proven experience in a diagnostic pathology department is required.
• Relevant IBMS Specialist Diploma is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various sections of the laboratory.
• Take part in a 24/7 rota including nights and weekends.
• Supervised by the Senior BMS.

Skills

Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Education

Honours degree or equivalent in a biological science

HCPC Registration

Job description

Employer St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Location London, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 18 Jun 2025

Job summary

The South West London Pathology Microbiology department at St George's hospital is looking for enthusiastic people to work in our team as a permanent Biomedical Scientist.The laboratory has state of the art equipment offering full laboratory automation and a vast array of molecular platforms.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 biomedical scientist you will rotate through various sections of the laboratory, under the supervision of the Senior BMS. The laboratory is UKAS accredited.

After a period of suitable training you will take full part in a 24/7 rota including nights, late shifts and weekends.

About us

South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.

Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website https://www.swlpath.nhs.uk/

Due to number volume of applications this vacancy may close earlier then the advertised date.

Please make sure you have right to work in UK as we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Job description
Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oAn honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• oHCPC Registration

Desirable

• oIBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oProven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department
• oPractical experience of a range of diagnostic pathology techniques
• oProven practical experience using diagnostic pathology laboratory equipment
• oExperience of working with a laboratory computer system
• oExperience of quality management systems
• oKnowledge of health and safety issues
• oEvidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• oProven experience in the relevant pathology discipline

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oPractical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• oAccuracy and attention to detail
• oAble to follow written methodologies or protocols
• oAble to work as part of a team
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oAbility to plan and prioritise allocated work
• oIntermediate level of computer skills
• oExcellent communication and presentation skills
• oUse of pathology computer systems

Other relevant requirements

Essential

• oGood hand eye co-ordination
• oAble to perform light physical work
• oCapable of intense periods of concentration

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oAn honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• oHCPC Registration

Desirable

• oIBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oProven experience of working in a diagnostic pathology department
• oPractical experience of a range of diagnostic pathology techniques
• oProven practical experience using diagnostic pathology laboratory equipment
• oExperience of working with a laboratory computer system
• oExperience of quality management systems
• oKnowledge of health and safety issues
• oEvidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• oProven experience in the relevant pathology discipline

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oPractical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• oAccuracy and attention to detail
• oAble to follow written methodologies or protocols
• oAble to work as part of a team
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oAbility to plan and prioritise allocated work
• oIntermediate level of computer skills
• oExcellent communication and presentation skills
• oUse of pathology computer systems

Other relevant requirements

Essential

• oGood hand eye co-ordination
• oAble to perform light physical work
• oCapable of intense periods of concentration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

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