Locum Microbiology Biomedical Scientist - Lancashire

Pulse Healthcare; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialised in Microbiology to join a busy laboratory service in Lancashire. The locum role is full-time with core hours and an ongoing contract, offering a competitive hourly rate.

You will work in a well-established lab, contributing to culture, identification and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered with a Biomedical Science degree, NHS experience preferred, and capable of independent

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HCPC registration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

Locum Microbiology Biomedical Scientist - Lancashire

Lancashire

Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

Banding: Band 6

Location: Lancashire

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 Lancashire. 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.