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

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