Biomedical Scientist Microbiology (Registered/Specialist)

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join their Microbiology department at Barnsley Hospital. Applicants should possess an IBMS accredited degree and relevant laboratory experience. The role includes complex analytical procedures and supporting high-quality patient care. Successful candidates may start at a Band 5 position unless they meet the requirements for a Band 6 role. The organization offers a competitive salary and values the continuous professional development of its staff.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Excellent employee benefits

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with experience in a single discipline Microbiology lab.
• Completed IBMS Specialist diploma or ready for assessment.
• Commitment to maintain HCPC registration and undertake mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex analytical and processing procedures.
• Produce accurate and timely laboratory testing.
• Maintain high scientific and technical standards.
• Perform a range of microbial analytical methodologies.

Skills

Microbiology laboratory techniques

Effective communication

Time management

Education

IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences

Current registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

IBMS Specialist Diploma or Master's degree

Job description

Biomedical Scientist Microbiology (Registered/Specialist)

The closing date is 11 January 2026

A vacancy has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and hardworking team within the Microbiology department at Barnsley Hospital, which forms part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with a flexible approach to work. Participation in the out of hours service is a compulsory requirement, once deemed competent in all relevant areas.

Applicants must possess an IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences, have relevant experience in a single discipline Microbiology laboratory, and hold current registration with the HCPC (Band 5/Band 6 BMS). Ideally, candidates will have completed the IBMS Specialist diploma (Band 6 BMS) or be ready for assessment.

We will also consider applicants without a specialist portfolio or extensive experience if no suitable band 6 level applications are received. In these circumstances, we would appoint to AFC band 5.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out complex analytical and processing procedures.
• To be responsible for the production of accurate and timely laboratory testing.
• To maintain high scientific and technical standards.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training.
• Adhere to all Trust, SYBP and Departmental Policies.
• Perform a range of microbial analytical methodologies in bacteriology, serology, parasitology, mycology and molecular techniques including current media and analysers.
• Develop specialist microbiology knowledge to enable interpretation of a wide range of complex patient investigations.
• Develop manual dexterity skills in order to perform accurate and precise processing and analysis.
• Interpret clinical information for relevant detection and/or identification of pathogens.
• Interpret pathogen antibiotic sensitivity to effect patient treatment of diagnosed infections.
• Plan own workload effectively and efficiently to ensure section workloads.
• Concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing the analysis.
• Work within the biological safety containment level 3 laboratories whilst adhering to health & safety requirements.
• Assist in a specialist area such as quality, health and safety, internal quality control, audit training etc.

About us

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership (SYBP) is a partnership between the five Acute Trusts within the ICs footprint, hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. By coming together as a single service SYB Pathology will ensure all patients and clinicians across the ICs footprint receive equitable access to high quality, innovative pathology services, providing the best clinical outcomes.

SYBP are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.

We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Microbiology – The SYB Microbiology department provides a complete analytical and diagnostic service that assists in the diagnosis of infections in inpatients, outpatients, and general practitioners across SYB. It also offers specialist testing to other hospitals outside the SYBP network.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education

• Band 5 & 6: IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences
• Band 5 & 6: Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
• Band 6: IBMS Specialist Diploma in a relevant specialist subject or a Masters degree and equivalent experience.
• Band 5: Completion of IBMS postgraduate registration portfolio
• Band 5 & 6: Commitment to complete and maintain mandatory training and required laboratory competencies
• Band 5: Commitment to complete the relevant specialist BMS IBMS portfolio
• Band 6: Commitment to continuous professional development required to maintain HCPC registration
• Band 5 & 6: Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training

Experience

• Band 5 & 6: Experience of range of laboratory techniques
• Band 6: Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory (Microbiology/Virology laboratory)
• Band 6: Experience working within a laboratory providing local, regional or national tertiary reference facilities
• Band 6: Detailed understanding of job content
• Band 6: Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices
• Band 6: Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and/or equipment
• Band 6: Experience with the UKAS accreditation process
• Band 6: Multi-disciplinary awareness
• Band 6: Experience with a wide range of laboratory techniques in use across Blood sciences
• Band 6: Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
• Band 5: Multi-disciplinary awareness
• Band 5: Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience
• Band 5: Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities

Skills and knowledge

• Band 5 & 6: Keyboard and basic IT skills
• Band 5 & 6: Have an awareness of health & safety issues
• Band 5 & 6: Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades
• Band 6: Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
• Band 6: Able to follow and work to SOP and Policy
• Band 6: Ability to work individually and part of a team.
• Band 6: Maintains composure in pressurised situations
• Band 6: Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• Band 6: Understand and follow clear instructions.
• Band 6: Commitment to role
• Band 6: Participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours shifts as required. This includes participation in a 24/7 shift pattern.

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £46,580 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff