Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology (Band 5/6)

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Blackburn is seeking a qualified Specialist Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join their Microbiology laboratory team. The role involves performing a range of scientific investigations, adhering to quality standards, and working collaboratively with clinical staff. The candidate must be prepared to work full-time, including evenings and weekends, to deliver high-quality laboratory services.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Microbiology laboratory.
• Ability to follow quality standards and procedures.
• Capacity to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific and technical investigations.
• Follow health and safety guidelines for laboratory work.
• Deliver professional service and communicate with clinicians.

Skills

Scientific investigations

Data interpretation

Quality control standards

Clinical communication

Education

Qualified Biomedical Scientist

Job description

The successful candidate will be required to work in partnership with the Biomedical Scientist team to deliver a quality service within a robust Microbiology laboratory service to ELHT.

• To perform a wide range of scientific and technical investigations for the diagnosis of microbial disease in a variety of clinical patient samples.
• To follow national, local, and departmental regulations, quality standards, standard operating procedures, and Health and Safety guidance to ensure a consistent, high-quality, and safe service at all times.
• To deliver a high-quality, efficient, and professional service by employing a wide range of scientific and technical procedures, interpreting data, reporting results, and liaising with service users (clinicians, nursing, and related staff both hospital and community-based).

The post is for a qualified Specialist Band 6 BMS to work full-time hours on a roster pattern which includes evenings, weekends, and Bank holidays.

The successful candidates will be required to work as part of the BMS team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dionne Ellison Job title: Lead BMS Email address: [e-mail]