Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology - Peterborough North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Pacomarine Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a modern and dynamic healthcare team at a purpose-built City Hospital, where you will play a crucial role in our Microbiology department. As a Biomedical Scientist, you will handle a diverse range of laboratory tasks, from Bacteriology to Diagnostic Molecular testing. We are committed to supporting your professional development with training opportunities and a focus on quality management. Enjoy working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, while making a positive impact in the community. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a role that offers both challenges and rewards.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered or in the process of registration.
• Experience in routine Microbiology Laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 24/7 operations and night shifts.
• Provide training to junior staff as needed.

Skills

HCPC registration

Microbiology Laboratory knowledge

Computer literacy

Enthusiasm and motivation

Education

Biomedical Science degree

Job description

Biomedical Scientist Pay Band 5/6

Considering joining our team? Our modern, purpose-built City Hospital first opened in 2010, with our UKAS accredited Microbiology department staffed by a friendly, busy and professional team of highly motivated BMS and ATO support workers, dealing with around half a million samples per year.

The laboratory work encompasses the usual areas of Bacteriology, Parasitology, Mycology and Serology as well as a specialist Diagnostic Molecular testing suite.

Our Department is an IBMS registered training facility, offering support for Registration and Specialist Portfolios as well as the Higher Specialist Diploma. Staff are encouraged to undertake further training and development and, if interested, undertake roles in the laboratory quality management system.

For Biomedical Scientist roles you should be HCPC registered, or in the process of registration, and well versed in the workings of a routine Microbiology Laboratory, and able to contribute effectively to the departmental output. You will also need to be enthusiastic and highly motivated, computer literate and familiar with working to UKAS standards.

The department operates on a 24/7 working day, in which you will be required to participate.

Our Hospital, part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, is based near Peterborough City Centre. The area offers affordable living. Our location also offers excellent transport links, with frequent trains to London within an hour, and the proximity to the A1(M) for easy commuting into/out of the city as well as access to Cambridge, the rest of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

This vacancy would include night shifts.

Take part in a regular appraisal system and has individual objectives that are in line with the Departments business plan.

Liaise with maintenance engineers in relation to on-site work.

Provide training to Band 5 BMS, Associate Practitioner (AP), Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), and Trainee BMS staff as required.

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This advert closes on Friday 11 Apr 2025.