Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS seeks a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology to join Broomfield Hospital. The role requires HCPC registration and experience in Medical Microbiology, ensuring high-quality diagnostic testing. The successful candidate will participate in a 24/7 service, including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with a Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology.
• Experience in Medical Microbiology, particularly in Bacteriology.
• Demonstrable Microbiology experience in a UK NHS laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine diagnostic services 24/7, including on-call shifts.
• Participate in the service on-call rota covering weekends and holidays.
• Perform approximately 350,000 tests per year.

Skills

Medical Microbiology

Bacteriology

Communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Microbiology

HCPC Registration

Tools

Winpath LIMS

Vitek2

Sysmex UF5000

Job description

Job summary

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 and also take park in a service on-call rota covering 365 days per year. The applicant will be required to take part in the Service On call rota covering 7 days per week.

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.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9632

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description 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

Job description 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 Essential

• HCPC Registration & Achieved Specialist Portfolio (or result pending)

Desirable

• BSc or MSc in Microbiology

Experience Essential

• Can demonstrate experience with Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD

Experience Essential

• Experience of Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology, especially Bacteriology

Desirable

• Knowledge of MS word and excel, data inputting using Winpath LIMS

IBMS Registration Essential

• Demonstrable Microbiology experience in an NHS Microbiology laboratory as a Band 6 BMS

Desirable

• Experience of working in an independent way E.G. has On-Call experience

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• HCPC Registration & Achieved Specialist Portfolio (or result pending)

Desirable

• BSc or MSc in Microbiology

Experience Essential

• Can demonstrate experience with Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD

Experience Essential

• Experience of Specialist knowledge in Medical Microbiology, especially Bacteriology

Desirable

• Knowledge of MS word and excel, data inputting using Winpath LIMS

IBMS Registration Essential

• Demonstrable Microbiology experience in an NHS Microbiology laboratory as a Band 6 BMS

Desirable

• 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.

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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