Locum Microbiology Biomedical Scientist

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Microbiology Biomedical Scientist to join a lab team in Buckinghamshire. The role requires HCPC registration and a degree in Biomedical Science, along with experience in Microbiology, particularly with culture and sensitivity testing. This is a full-time position with core working hours, offering a competitive hourly rate. The position provides an opportunity to work in a busy laboratory, contributing significantly to clinical specimen testing and bacterial infection detection.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist specializing in Microbiology.
• Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a clinical lab setting, particularly in Microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform culture, identification, and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens.
• Detect bacterial infections using manual and automated techniques.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in Microbiology

Culture and sensitivity testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

Locum Microbiology Biomedical Scientist - Buckinghamshire

London

Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

Banding: Band 6

Location: Buckinghamshire

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Working Pattern: Core hours only

We are currently seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Microbiology to join our client’s team in Buckinghamshire. 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)

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