Senior Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bromborough is seeking an experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist to conduct scientific investigations in diagnosing infectious diseases. Responsibilities include managing laboratory systems and supervising staff. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be able to work independently as part of a 24/7 service. This role offers a supportive environment and the opportunity to be part of a competent and caring team.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced and state registered as a Senior Biomedical Scientist.
• Involved in scientific investigations related to infectious diseases.
• Experience in managing information and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific investigations in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
• Manage the information and computer systems used by the Microbiology service.
• Supervise and train qualified and unqualified Biomedical Scientists and support staff.
• Provide technical responsibility for a section of the laboratory.
• May work unsupervised as part of a 24/7 service.

Job description

About the Role

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The post-holder is a highly experienced, state registered Senior Biomedical Scientist and performs scientific investigations in the diagnosis of infectious diseases. The role also includes managing the information and computer systems used by the Microbiology service.

Involved in the daily supervision of Biomedical Scientists and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific investigations in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
• Manage the information and computer systems used by the Microbiology service.
• Supervise and train qualified and unqualified Biomedical Scientists and support staff.
• Provide technical responsibility for a section of the laboratory.
• May work unsupervised as part of 24/7 service.

All new colleagues can expect a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Wirral peninsula with beautiful surroundings. We employ over 6,000 staff and serve approximately 400,000 people.

This advert closes on Sunday 2 Nov 2025.