Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent teaching hospital in Bromborough is seeking an enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist for a permanent Band 6 role in their microbiology service. The ideal candidate will work across various laboratory sections and contribute to both routine and specialized procedures. Expect a supportive environment conducive to further education and professional development. Closing date for applications is 24 Nov 2025.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with Specialist Portfolio or earlier equivalent.
• Band 6 placement is required.

Responsibilities

• Work and rotate around sections of the laboratory.
• Check samples against request forms and liaise with ward staff.
• Select media and incubation conditions for bacteriology tests.
• Examine clinical specimens with a range of microscopes.
• Perform routine serological procedures for viral diseases.

Skills

HCPC registration

Laboratory skills

Bacteriology

Microscopy

Serology procedures

Education

Biomedical Scientist qualification

Job description

Position

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Role Overview

We are inviting applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with Specialist Portfolio or earlier equivalent for a permanent Band 6 role within the Chester & Wirral NHS Microbiology Service (CWMS). CWMS is the shared microbiology service for Countess of Chester Hospital and Wirral University Teaching Hospital, located off-site in Bromborough and operating 24/7, seven days a week.

Key Responsibilities

You will be encouraged and supported to participate in further education, training and Continuing Professional Development:

• To work and rotate around sections of the laboratory.
• Specimen reception: receipt and checking of samples against request forms, liaising with ward staff where there are doubts, assigning high risk samples to an appropriate containment area and dealing with leaking/damaged specimens.
• Bacteriology: selection of appropriate media, incubation temperatures and atmospheres as indicated by specimen type and clinical information; interpretation of culture results and selection of appropriate organism for identification and antimicrobial sensitivity testing; interpretation of findings to produce a final report with an appropriate comment; perform extra/further investigations as indicated by culture findings or when requested by Microbiology medical staff.
• Microscopy: examination of clinical specimens using a range of microscopes, e.g. fluorescent, light and inverted microscopes.
• Serology: perform routine serological procedures in the diagnosis of viral diseases, particularly Hepatitis B and HIV.

Qualifications

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with Specialist Portfolio or earlier equivalent. Band 6 placement.

Working Conditions

The laboratory is based off‑site from the hospitals in Bromborough and is open 7 days a week 24/7.

Welcome and Culture

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

About the Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff across a population of approximately 400,000 people.

Closing Date

Advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025.

Additional Information

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Specialist Biomedical Scientist position available at WUTH.