Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology (Maternity cover)

NHS; Tooting; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is offering a part-time role as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to cover maternity leave. The role emphasizes providing specialist technical services in a cutting-edge microbiology department, requiring a strong background in biological sciences and relevant professional registrations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience post HCPC registration in relevant discipline.
• Excellent working knowledge of subject in relevant discipline.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialist technical services to patients, contributing to professional clinical laboratory service.
• Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work.
• Assists in training and supervising staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Honours degree or equivalent in biological science

HCPC Registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Job summary

This vacancy is for 0.6 WTE bacteriology post for maternity leave cover. Please note, this will not be an automatic 12 month fixed term post, as must align with your start date and the amount of planned maternity leave remaining for the employee you will be covering.

South West London Pathology is an award winning pathology partnership between four Hospital Trusts - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust's service and providing them within a single organisation.

The Microbiology department at St George's has state of the art equipment, offering full laboratory automation and a vast array of molecular platforms. The laboratory prides itself on its innovative and progressive approach to Microbiology.

Main duties of the job

***Please refer to attached job description and person specification for full job main duties:***

Microbiology at SWLP is looking for six Specialist Biomedical Scientists to join our dynamic, friendly team . You will be deployed in Microbiology at the St George's site. The department offers the latest equipment in the Microbiology field with three Kiestra lines, MALDI-ToF technology, Uri-system, Liaison XLs, EntericBio, BD FX, MGIT and Phoenix. There is an automated Serology track system and a specialised Molecular service including high throughput analysers.

The department also offers an extensive screening program for latent TB for the London region.

The post holder will be expected to have good knowledge and experience in Microbiology in addition to being able to demonstrate excellent problem solving skills.

You will be expected to participate in a 24/7 shift system which includes weekend, night, late and bank holiday working as part of hours.

About us

For further information regarding working for SWLP, please follow the link below:

South West London Pathology | Providing high quality NHS led pathology services to hospitals and GPs (swlpath.nhs.uk)

** Please note, internal or external applicants who were interviewed for a Band 6 role in Microbiology in the last 3 months will not be invited to interview again for this post**

Details Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

200-STG-713139-7034329-DKA

Job locations

St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the main responsibilities for the role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Provides specialist technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.

Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.

Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Biomedical Scientist.

To assist in training and supervising staff and deputising for the Advanced Biomedical Scientist when necessary.

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the main responsibilities for the role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Provides specialist technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples.

Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.

Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Biomedical Scientist.

To assist in training and supervising staff and deputising for the Advanced Biomedical Scientist when necessary.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• . An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• . HCPC Registration
• . Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• . Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
• . Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• . Evidence of continuing professional development
• . Knowledge of health and safety issues
• . Experience of quality management systems

Skills and Abilities Essential

• . Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• . Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• . Accuracy and attention to detail
• . Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
• . Able to work as part of a team
• . Ability to work under pressure
• . Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• . Intermediate level of computer skills
• . Excellent communication and presentation skills
• . Use of enhanced pathology computer systems

Other relevant requirements Essential

• Capable of intense periods of concentration

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• . An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science
• . HCPC Registration
• . Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• . Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
• . Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline
• . Evidence of continuing professional development
• . Knowledge of health and safety issues
• . Experience of quality management systems

Skills and Abilities Essential

• . Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work
• . Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• . Accuracy and attention to detail
• . Able to follow written methodologies or protocols
• . Able to work as part of a team
• . Ability to work under pressure
• . Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
• . Intermediate level of computer skills
• . Excellent communication and presentation skills
• . Use of enhanced pathology computer systems

Other relevant requirements Essential

• Capable of intense periods of concentration

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.

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.

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

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