Locum Biomedical Scientist - Bacteriology - Central England

Pulse Healthcare Limited; Rother; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare Limited seeks an experienced Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join a central England Microbiology laboratory on a locum basis. You will perform routine and specialist bacteriology investigations, reporting results in line with departmental procedures and maintaining quality standards.

The role requires HCPC registration, prior Band 6 microbiology experience in the NHS/UK setting, strong bacteriology knowledge, and the ability to work independently within a busy diagnostic

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist is essential.
• Previous Band 6 Biomedical Scientist experience in a UK Microbiology lab.
• Strong bacteriology knowledge and practical lab experience.
• Ability to work independently in a busy diagnostic environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialist Microbiology investigations in Bacteriology.
• Process, analyse, interpret and report microbiology samples per procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment ensuring quality standards.
• Support day-to-day lab operations and efficient workflow management.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with UKAS/ISO 15189 and quality standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and service delivery.
• Adhere to health and safety and laboratory governance policies.

Skills

HCPC registration

Band 6 experience

Bacteriology knowledge

Independent worker

Communication skills

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology (Bacteriology)
Banding: Band 6
Location: Central England
Start date: ASAP
Working hours: Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join a well-established laboratory in Central England on a locum basis. This role offers the chance to work within a busy Microbiology department, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services with a particular focus on Bacteriology.

What will your responsibilities be:

• Perform a range of routine and specialist Microbiology investigations within a Bacteriology laboratory.
• Process, analyse, interpret, and report microbiological samples in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment while ensuring quality standards are consistently met.
• Participate in the day-to-day running of the laboratory and support efficient workflow management.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with UKAS, ISO 15189, and laboratory quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and service delivery.
• Adhere to all health and safety, infection prevention, and laboratory governance policies.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Previous experience working as a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in a UK Microbiology laboratory.
• Strong Bacteriology knowledge and practical laboratory experience.
• Ability to work independently within a busy diagnostic environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Experience working within an NHS laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and accreditation requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your application and placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation Workforce Support and Safeguard List.