Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology (Band 5/6) | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a qualified Specialist Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join their Microbiology laboratory team in Blackburn. The role involves performing technical investigations for diagnosing microbial diseases and ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations. Candidates must be willing to work full-time, including evenings and weekends, to provide high-quality service. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Specialist Band 6 BMS required.
• Knowledge of microbial disease diagnosis.
• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of scientific investigations for microbial diagnosis.
• Follow regulations and standards to ensure quality service.
• Liaise with service users to report results and interpret data.

Job description

The successful candidate will be required to work in partnership with the Biomedical Scientist team to delivery a quality service withina robust Microbiology laboratory service to ELHT.
• To perform of 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 safely delivered service at all times.
• To deliver that high quality, efficient and professional service by employing a wide range of scientific and technical procedures, through the interpretation of data, the reporting of results, and by liaison 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.

More detail about the role can be found in the attached job description which contains the main duties and responsibilities that the successful candidate will be expected to carry out.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Aug 2025