Microbiology BMS - York and Scarborough

Pulse Staffing Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare Limited is recruiting a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Microbiology to join our client’s team at York Hospital & Scarborough General Hospital. This is a full-time, ongoing position with core hours and ASAP start.

You will perform culture, identification and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens, detecting bacterial infections using manual and automated techniques in a busy laboratory service.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration with a Biomedical Scientist background.
• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent required.
• Experience in Microbiology within a clinical laboratory preferred.
• Experience with culture and sensitivity testing advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform culture, identification, and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens.
• Detect bacterial infections using manual and automated techniques.

Skills

HCPC registration

Microbiology experience

Culture & sensitivity testing

Analytical thinking

Communication & teamwork

NHS experience

Education

Biomedical Science degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology

Banding: Band 6

Location: York & Scarborough

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Working Pattern: Core hours only

We are currently seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Microbiology to join our client’s team in York Hospital & Scarborough General Hospital. This is a full-time, ongoing position working core hours only, offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to contribute to a busy and well-established laboratory service.

Key Responsibilities

You will perform culture, identification, and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens. You will detect bacterial infections using manual and automated techniques.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registration


• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent


• Experience in Microbiology within a clinical laboratory


• Experience with culture and sensitivity testing


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities


• NHS experience

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your application and placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.