Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology. The successful candidate will join a busy Microbiology department, must have HCPC registration, and demonstrate specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology. The role includes shift work and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment. Salary starts at £38,682 per annum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Medical Microbiology as a Band 6 BMS.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience in bacteriology knowledge from a UK NHS or Private laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a shift working pattern including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Join a dedicated team within Microbiology.
• Engage in further education and personal development.

Skills

Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology

Experience with MS Word and Excel

Data inputting using Winpath LIMS

Education

BSc or MSc in Microbiology

Job description

Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

The closing date is 06 October 2025

We are looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology to join our team at Broomfield Hospital on a full time permanent basis.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists which may hold IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology or have demonstrational experience within Microbiology.

Broomfield Hospital is part of the Mid and South Essex Hospital group with a busy Emergency Department, an internationally renowned Regional Burns Unit and Plastic Surgery Unit as well as a busy Renal Unit.

We are a busy Microbiology department with approx. 35+ staff, and we are a friendly modern laboratory looking to replace the current post holder who is internally moving to a new post after promotion.

Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications

Main duties of the job

We are a busy department with a wide-ranging repertoire of diagnostic testing and currently process approximately 350,000 tests per year.

A comprehensive knowledge of Microbiology would be required, and you would be joining a friendly and dedicated team of scientists working within Pathology.

The department currently utilises the following equipment: Vitek2, BacT/Alert (TB & blood culture systems), Sysmex UF5000 Urine analyser, two Hologic Panthers and two Diasorin Liaison XL machines. There is a requirement for staff to apply who have experience with this and sound general bacteriology knowledge from a UK NHS or Private laboratory.

We operate a routine diagnostic service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The successful candidate must be prepared to participate in a shift working pattern, which includes weekend and Bank Holiday working. The service operates 7 days a week and will require working 1 Saturday in 4. You will be required to take part in the Service On call rota covering 7 days per week 365 days per year.

We actively encourage further education and personal development, together with professional development through the IBMS CPD scheme.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application

Person Specification

Qualification

• BSc or MSc in Microbiology

Experience

• Can demonstrate experience with Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology
• Evidence of CPD
• Experience of Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology, especially Bacteriology
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel, data inputting using Winpath LIMS

IBMS Registration

• Demonstrable Microbiology experience in an NHS Microbiology laboratory as a Band 6 BMS
• Experience of working in an independent way, e.g. has On-Call experience

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)