Senior BMS (Microbiology) CL3 Enteric and Joint Health and Safety Lead

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Microbiology Department at Maidstone Hospital seeks an Advanced Specialist Microbiology Biomedical Scientist. This role involves leading the enteric CL3 laboratory, ensuring health and safety compliance, and working within a senior microbiology team. The ideal candidate will hold key microbiology qualifications and possess leadership experience.

Benefits

Annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Membership in NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post IBMS Specialist Diploma or 5 years post HCPC Registration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of microbiology, serology, and molecular testing techniques.
• Evidence of writing COSHH and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enteric CL3 laboratory and ensure safety compliance.
• Jointly responsible for departmental H&S delivery.
• Participate in bacteriology on-call rota.

Skills

Microbiology experience

Team leadership

Health & Safety training

Intermediate to high use of Microsoft packages

Education

IBMS Specialist Diploma Microbiology

MSc Medical Microbiology

HCPC registration

Tools

Qpulse

Winpath enterprise

Job description

Job summary

The Microbiology Department at Maidstone Hospital is looking for an experienced Advanced Specialist Microbiology Biomedical Scientist with an interest in enteric microbiology and Health and Safety to join the team. Experience with CL3 regulations is essential, but study for qualifications will be available.

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the CL3 enteric laboratory and will be jointly responsible for all aspects of health and safety within the department, working in a small team with the Head BMS and the CL3 respiratory/joint H&S lead to deliver a safe working environment conforming to all required regulations. The post involves overall responsibility for the enteric department alongside joint responsibility for all aspects of Health and safety within the department. You will be an integral part of the microbiology BMS team, taking responsibility on a rotational basis for a laboratory section. You will be an integral member of the senior MTW team as we work across Kent within the emerging Kent and Medway Pathology Network, shaping the future. The post holder will be given protected time to undertake their H&S and other senior responsibilities.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

Lead the enteric CL3 laboratory. Jointly responsible for departmental H&S delivery, reporting to the HBMS, who has the responsibility for H&S.

Working within the microbiology Senior team, shaping the future of the department.

Performing asana SBMS, undertaking required laboratory work regularly across a 7-day cycle. Day-to-day responsibility for a section of the department and the staff assigned to it.

Participation in the bacteriology on-call rota

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Details Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-7222239-T1

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

Job description Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Job description Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• IBMS Specialist Diploma Microbiology
• MSc Medical Microbiology
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• IOSH managing safely

Skills Essential

• Evidence of comprehensive microbiology experience
• Evidence of leading a team
• Evidence of H&S training
• Evidence of intermediate to high use of microsoft packages

Desirable

• Use of Qpulse
• Use of Winpath enterprise

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Evidence of writting COSHH and risk assesment
• Experience of working within CL3 facilities and understanding of H&S requirements
• Minimum 3 years post IBMS Specialist Diploma or 5 years post HCPC Registration
• Evidence of training and supervising a team
• Comprehensive knowledge of microbiology, serology and molecular testing techniques
• Experience with quality control and assurance programmes.

Desirable

• Capable of providing a single-handed microbiology 'on call' service
• Experience of HSE CL3 inspection

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• IBMS Specialist Diploma Microbiology
• MSc Medical Microbiology
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• IOSH managing safely

Skills Essential

• Evidence of comprehensive microbiology experience
• Evidence of leading a team
• Evidence of H&S training
• Evidence of intermediate to high use of microsoft packages

Desirable

• Use of Qpulse
• Use of Winpath enterprise

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Evidence of writting COSHH and risk assesment
• Experience of working within CL3 facilities and understanding of H&S requirements
• Minimum 3 years post IBMS Specialist Diploma or 5 years post HCPC Registration
• Evidence of training and supervising a team
• Comprehensive knowledge of microbiology, serology and molecular testing techniques
• Experience with quality control and assurance programmes.

Desirable

• Capable of providing a single-handed microbiology 'on call' service
• Experience of HSE CL3 inspection

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)