Biomedical Scientist Specialist

NHS Blood and Transplant; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care through advanced bacteriological investigations and support the training of new staff. With ongoing training and development, you can advance to a leadership position within the laboratory, specializing in crucial operational areas. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in bacteriology and relevant scientific qualifications.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge and experience in bacteriology and bacterial identification.
• Experience in using complex laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of UKAS, GMP, and Good Laboratory Practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform, analyse, record, and interpret complex bacteriological investigations.
• Support and train new and less experienced staff.
• Address queries from medical staff and provide bacteriological advice.

Skills

Bacteriology

Bacterial identification

Training and mentoring

Laboratory techniques

Education

HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Science graduate with postgraduate training

Evidence of continuous professional development

Job description

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You will be working as part of a scientific and clinical team, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The role you perform will directly contribute to saving and improving patients' lives.

There are many opportunities for career advancement within NHSBT. With experience and training, you may progress to managing a section of the laboratory, or even become a lead scientist responsible for the entire laboratory service. You may also specialise in areas vital to the operation of a modern diagnostic service such as Quality Control, training and education, or research and development.

We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme, along with ongoing development to support your role and help you achieve your career ambitions.

The National Bacteriology Laboratory plays a leading role in transfusion and transplantation microbiology, both nationally and internationally, with close links to UKHSA, universities, and international biomedical companies.

You will be required to perform, analyse, record, and interpret a wide range of specialist and complex bacteriological investigations related to blood and tissue products.

You will be responsible for supporting and training new and less experienced staff.

You will need to handle blood and tissue samples and operate a range of laboratory analyzers and equipment.

You will be available to address queries from other departments, medical staff, or visitors, and provide specialist bacteriological advice to service users.

Some Saturday working will be required on a rotational basis.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Broad knowledge and experience in bacteriology and bacterial identification, gained through previous work as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in manual and automated bacteriological laboratory techniques using complex equipment.
• Experience in prioritising and issuing work to staff, and monitoring progress to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of UKAS, GMP, Good Laboratory Practice, and UK Blood Transfusion Service standards.
• Experience in training and mentoring staff.

Qualifications and Training

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Science graduate with postgraduate training in bacteriology and bacterial identification.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Willingness to undertake further relevant training and development.