Locum Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology - Cheshire

Pulse Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Staffing Limited is currently seeking a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist specializing in Microbiology to join a busy Cheshire laboratory. This locum, full-time role offers core hours and the opportunity to contribute to a well-established service.

You will perform culture, identification and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens, with both manual and automated techniques to detect bacterial infections. NHS experience is preferred and HCPC registration is required.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Experience in Microbiology within a clinical laboratory.
• Experience with culture and sensitivity testing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• NHS experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• You will perform culture, identification, and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens.
• You will detect bacterial infections using manual and automated techniques.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in Microbiology in a clin.‑

Experience with culture and staining?

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

Locum Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology - Cheshire

Cheshire

Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

Banding: Band 5

Location: Cheshire

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Working Pattern: Core hours only, 08:50-17:20, Monday to Friday

We are currently seeking a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Microbiology to join our client’s team in Cheshire. This is a full-time, ongoing position working core hours only, offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to contribute to a busy and well‑established laboratory service.

Key Responsibilities

You will perform culture, identification, and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens. You will detect bacterial infections using manual and automated techniques.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registration
• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Experience in Microbiology within a clinical laboratory
• Experience with culture and sensitivity testing
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• NHS experience (preferred)

Reasonable Adjustments

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

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.