Rotational Microbiology Biomedical Scientist (24/7)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Care certificate funding

Days off to study

Annual leave 27–33 days

Flexible working

Occupational health

Staff discounts

NHS Pension

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for the Clinical Microbiology department. The role involves processing specimens, performing tests, and interpreting results to support diagnosis and treatment.

You will rotate across all areas of the Microbiology lab as part of a 37.5-hour week with weekend and shift patterns. Applicants should have IBMS Registration Portfolio completed or be working towards it, and HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• IBMS Registration Portfolio completed, or working towards it as a trainee.
• HCPC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Process clinical specimens for microbiological testing.
• Carry out and interpret laboratory tests on patient samples to aid diagnosis and assess treatment.
• Rotate across all areas of the Microbiology department.
• Work across seven days, including weekends and bank holidays, on a rotational basis.
• Work early (8am–4:30pm) and late (11:30am–8pm) shifts on a rotational basis.
• Help deliver a high level of service quality to the Trust and the community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

IT skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork under pressure

Education

IBMS Registration Portfolio completed or trainee

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for the Clinical Microbiology department. The role involves processing specimens, performing tests, and interpreting results to support diagnosis and treatment.

You will rotate across all areas of the Microbiology lab as part of a 37.5-hour week with weekend and shift patterns. Applicants should have IBMS Registration Portfolio completed or be working towards it, and HCPC registration.