Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join their Microbiology team in Warrington. The successful candidate will perform essential duties within the microbiology section, including participation in out-of-hours services. Ideal qualifications include experience in an NHS laboratory and a relevant degree. A commitment to health and safety is necessary, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Microbiology NHS laboratory.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Concentration required in tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Microbiology team and rotate through all sections.
• Participate in the out-of-hours service after training.
• Handle biological materials as part of the role.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Analytical skills

High degree of manual dexterity

Ability to follow protocols

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

HCPC registration

Relevant first degree or HNC/HND

Job description

Overview

Go back Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

The closing date is 24 September 2025

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly team of Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Microbiology Support Workers.

The laboratory holds full UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189:2022 and is an approved IBMS training laboratory for Biomedical Scientists seeking to complete the Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be working within the Microbiology section of the laboratory which includes bacteriology, parasitology and mycology and there may be a requirement to work within the Virology and Molecular section, subject to suitable training. There is also an expectation that you will participate in the out-of-hours service, after receiving training.

As a Biomedical Scientist you will be expected to be able to rotate through all areas of the laboratory as required to perform all designated duties in accordance with local SOPs and to conform to Health and Safety regulations.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.

Job responsibilities

The Microbiology laboratory is well equipped with a Biomerieux MS and VITEKS for automated identification and sensitivity testing, and a VIDAS immunoassay system. Two VIRTUO's are in place for automated blood culture monitoring and the laboratory has a range of molecular platforms including the SeroSep EntericBio system, Cepheid Genexpert and the Biomerieux TORCH.

The post holder will be required to work as part of the Microbiology team and will be expected to rotate through all sections of the department.

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Person Specification

Experience

• Experience within a Microbiology NHS laboratory
• Previous laboratory experience

Mental effort

• Concentration

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Relevant first degree or HNC/HND

Skills

• Written and oral communication skills
• Analytical skills

Specific role requirements

• High degree of manual dexterity
• Ability to follow protocols
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise/prioritise workload
• Demonstrates self-directed development and work practice

Working conditions

• Able to handle and work with biological materials

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.

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

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