Locum Senior Biomedical Scientist - West Midlands - Microbiology

Pulse Staffing Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Staffing Limited is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology for a Band 7 role in the West Midlands. This full-time, ongoing position offers core hours 8am-4pm with possible weekends and an umbrella hourly rate of £28-32.

You will lead the department, perform culture, identification and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens, and oversee microbiology workflows in a busy laboratory service.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Experience of management 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

• Lead the department and oversee microbiology workflows.
• Perform culture, identification and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens.
• Detect bacterial infections using manual and automated techniques.

Skills

Microbiology management

Analytical skills

Communication & teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science

Job description

Senior Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

Banding: Band 7

Location: West Midlands

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Working Pattern: Core hours only, 8am-4pm, possible weekends

Hourly Rate: £28-32 Umbrella equivalent

We are currently seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Microbiology to join our client’s team in the West Midlands. This is a full-time, ongoing position working core hours and possible weekends. It is offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to contribute to a busy and well-established laboratory service.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead the department and partake in performing 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 of management 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.