Biomedical Scientist - Virology

Integrated Care System; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a Biomedical Scientist in Virology. The role requires HCPC registration and offers the chance to work in a modern laboratory setting, providing high-level scientific services for patient diagnosis. You will collaborate on vital public health responses and contribute to a team dedicated to excellence in clinical virology. Competitive salary of £31,049 to £37,796 pro rata is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration.
• Willingness to study for a post-registration qualification.
• Demonstration of on-going participation in CPD activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific services to patients for clinical diagnosis.
• Assist in any PHE coordinated response or activity.
• Ensure correct clinical diagnosis through appropriate testing.

Skills

HCPC registration

Manual laboratory skills

IT and keyboard skills

Ability to work in a team

Experience as BMS

Education

BMS degree or equivalent

GCSE in English and Maths at C or above

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist - Virology

The closing date is 19 August 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join the largest Virology departments in England. The Virology departmentforms part of The Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership (MMMP), which is a collaboration between Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The laboratory therefore provides both a clinical Virology service and a public health Virology service to the North-West of England and beyond.Virology, delivered from the Manchester Royal Infirmary site employs approximately100 staff and has a workload exceeding 1,000,000 specimens per year. The department embraces all aspects of a modern clinical virology service combining some traditional methodologies with a wide range of laboratory automation. The department is in a managed service contract with Roche DiagnosticsThe laboratory has a friendly atmosphere with a good team spirit and offers the opportunity for you to develop personally and professionally. The department is a designated IBMS training laboratory, has an extensive quality system in operation and is fully accredited

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered BMS's. All applicants must hold be HCPC registered to apply. The post holder will work as part of the laboratory team, providing a high level of microbiological analysis to provide patients with the highest level of diagnosis and treatment

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will act as a specialist registered Biomedical scientist who provides scientific services to patients and clients as an aid to clinical diagnosis of virological disease. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential. The post holder would be expected to assist in any PHE co-ordinated response or activity of a national/international nature, e.g. Bioterrorism incident or a major disease e.g. Coronavirus 19, H5N1 influenza, Enteric outbreak etc. Utilising the appropriate testing, and in a timely manner, to assist the consultant virologist, and thus ensure the correct clinical diagnosis. Division of Laboratory Medicine Page 2 of 6 To perform a range of specialist microbiological technical and scientific activities, including testing samples referred from other NHS and PHE laboratories

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration
• BMS degree or equivalent
• Willingness to study for a post-registration qualification
• Must have GCSE or equivalent qualifications at C or above in English and Maths
• Demonstration of on-going participation in CPD activity

Knowledge & Experience

• Evidence of manual laboratory skills
• Evidence of working with numbers
• Evidence of IT and keyboard skills (ECDL)
• Can evidence the ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Experience as BMS
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
• Basic knowledge of project principles
• Previously worked in similar position within the public sector

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata)