Dynamic Microbiology Specialist Biomedical Scientist

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at Eastbourne District General Hospital. The role focuses on routine and advanced microbiology testing using molecular, culture, serology and biochemical methods.

The post requires HCPC registration and a completed IBMS specialist portfolio, with at least two years of UK laboratory experience. Training rotas and NHS benefits apply.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be HCPC-registered and suitably qualified.
• At least 2 years post-registration laboratory experience in the UK.
• Completed IBMS specialist portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret microbiology tests and results.
• Perform culture, microscopy, serology and molecular testing as required.
• Contribute to antimicrobial susceptibility testing and quality controls.
• Work to state-of-the-art methods within a UKAS-accredited lab.

Skills

HCPC registered

IBMS specialist portfolio

Microbiology techniques

Tools

BD Bactec

Cepheid Genexpert PCR

MALDI-TOF

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at Eastbourne District General Hospital. The role focuses on routine and advanced microbiology testing using molecular, culture, serology and biochemical methods.

The post requires HCPC registration and a completed IBMS specialist portfolio, with at least two years of UK laboratory experience. Training rotas and NHS benefits apply.