Senior Microbiology Specialist Scientist

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at Eastbourne District General Hospital. The post requires HCPC registration, a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, and IBMS specialist portfolio.

You’ll work on diverse diagnostic tests with modern equipment, contributing to high-quality patient care. Primary duties include routine laboratory work across microbiology, with a 7-day rota.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• HCPC registered with evidence of CPD to post-graduate level.
• IBMS specialist portfolio completed.
• MSc Microbiology or higher degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret infections by identifying microorganisms and advise antibiotic treatment where appropriate.
• Perform diagnostics using culture, microscopy, serology and molecular techniques.
• Handle a wide range of samples and operate advanced microbiology instruments with accuracy.

Skills

Biomedical Science

Microbiology

HCPC Registered

Laboratory Skills

Molecular Techniques

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science

MSc Microbiology

Tools

BD BACTEC

BD Max

Genexpert

Vitek MS

Sedimax

MALDI-TOF

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at Eastbourne District General Hospital. The post requires HCPC registration, a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience, and IBMS specialist portfolio.

You’ll work on diverse diagnostic tests with modern equipment, contributing to high-quality patient care. Primary duties include routine laboratory work across microbiology, with a 7-day rota.