Senior Biomedical Scientist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Slough is seeking an experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist to manage lab operations, oversee diagnostic investigations, and train junior staff. Candidates should have a high degree, relevant certifications, and supervisory experience. This role involves ensuring high-quality services that directly support patient care. Competitive salary of £50,008 to £56,908, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience training junior staff is mandatory.
• Post registration experience in diagnostic microbiology is required.
• Expert knowledge of bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee diagnostic microbiology investigations.
• Manage laboratory resources and staff effectively.
• Participate in quality management and service improvement.

Skills

Multitasking

Leadership skills

Ability to lead change

Ability to work under pressure

Computer skills

Education

HCPC Registered BMS

High degree (e.g., Masters or PhD)

IBMS Certificate in Expert Practice

ECDL

Chartered Scientist status

Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Biomedical Scientist to take on a senior role within our specialist diagnostic microbiology service. As a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the laboratory, managing staff and resources to ensure the delivery of a high quality, efficient and cost-effective service that directly supports patient treatment and care.

You will carry out and oversee a wide range of diagnostic microbiology investigations, including the processing and interpretation of complex samples such as blood, cerebrospinal fluid, urine, faeces, sputum, tissues, and secretions. Using a combination of culture-based methods, advanced analysers, and the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), you will provide accurate and timely results to clinicians, applying your interpretive expertise to guide patient management.

In this senior role, you will contribute to quality management, service improvement, and research and development, with responsibility for a designated specialist area such as Quality Facilitation, Training, Workload Management, IT, or bench/section leadership. You will also play a key role in teaching and training junior staff, ensuring high standards of practice and professional development within the team.

Main duties of the job

The role requires validation of new equipment and methods in compliance with CPA/UKAS standards, participation in the on-call rota, and the flexibility to work across all BSPS sites as required

Given the nature of the work, you will be frequently exposed to biological hazards (including MRSA and TB), unpleasant body fluids, and hazardous chemicals, as well as handling concentrated micro-organisms under strict safety procedures.

The post demands precision, excellent hand-eye coordination, and sustained concentration during complex technical tasks such as microscopy, culture interpretation, and report authorisation

This is a challenging yet rewarding position that requires resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing demands under pressure while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities of the role please see attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered BMS
• High degree (Eg Masters or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma or PhD)
• IBMS Certificate in Expert Practice
• ECDL
• Chartered Scientist status
• Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Experience

• Experience of training junior staff
• Post state registration experience in diagnostic microbiology
• Experience and advanced knowledge of all areas of medical microbiology including bacteriology, mycology and parasitology
• Able to perform technically advanced procedures where applicable
• Previous supervisory experience
• Design and implementation of microbiology computer systems
• Evidence of CPD

Skills & Knowledge

• Good at multitasking
• Evidence of strong leadership skills
• Ability to lead change
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Computer skills: work processing, spreadsheets and file management
• Committed to working in healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£50,008 to £56,908 a yearper annum incl HCAS