Senior Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is looking for enthusiastic and innovative Senior Biomedical Scientists in Microbiology and/or Virology. This full-time position allows for flexible working hours and offers opportunities for career development within a well-equipped laboratory environment. Candidates should be HCPC registered and have experience in relevant diagnostic fields. Join us in providing high-quality healthcare to a community of around 800,000 people.

Benefits

Training and growth opportunities

ISO accredited service

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with suitable experience at a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist level or above.
• Ideally hold a Level 7 qualification in a relevant subject; equivalence in experience will also be considered.
• Experience in microbiology, virology, molecular and mycology diagnostic tests is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the throughput of workflow through the laboratory.
• Lead a team of Biomedical Scientists and Assistant Healthcare Scientists.
• Teach, train and develop laboratory staff.
• Work independently to problem-solve.
• Diagnose using the most current scientific methods.

Skills

Experience in microbiology

Experience in virology

Experience in molecular diagnostic tests

Experience in mycology diagnostic tests

Team leadership

Problem-solving abilities

Education

HCPC registration

Level 7 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and dynamic Biomedical Scientists in Microbiology and/or Virology to join our team as Senior Biomedical Scientists. These are 2 full-time, substantive vacancies; we also support flexible working, job share or part time hours. The roles require participation in the on call and weekend rotas (7‑day working model currently under review).

The Microbiology service, centralised on one site at the William Harvey Hospital, is well equipped with the latest automation and innovation. It provides a wide range of bacteriology, virology, molecular and mycology diagnostic tests for all our acute sites and community services, totalling approximately 600,000+ samples per year.

You will have an opportunity to grow your career in the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN). We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT; however, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the throughput of workflow through the laboratory to ensure time and quality effectiveness, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Lead a team of Biomedical Scientists and Assistant Healthcare Scientists, providing day‑to‑day supervision and organisation of section(s) and resources within the department.
• Teach, train and develop laboratory staff, maintaining an up‑to‑date knowledge and competency.
• Work independently, use initiative to problem‑solve and make recommendations for improvement.
• Diagnose, utilising the most current scientific methods.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with suitable experience at a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist level or above.
• Ideally hold a Level 7 qualification in a relevant subject; equivalence in experience will also be considered.
• Experience in microbiology, virology, molecular and mycology diagnostic tests is required.

Benefits

We are an ISO 15189:2022 accredited service and recognised by the ‘IBMS’ and the ‘National School for Healthcare Science’ for training. We train Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Clinical Scientists, Senior and Consultant Clinical Scientists, F2, Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialist doctors, medical students and apprentices at several levels. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’ and we empower frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day.

Application

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you would like to discuss any aspects of the job, have further queries or would like an informal chat or visit of the laboratory, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the details below.

Advert closes on Monday 17 Nov 2025.