Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Aylesbury, HP21 8ALView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with strong post HCPC registration experience in a diagnostic l...
The successful applicant will be part of a friendly team working in the various sections of this busy Microbiology/Serology Department based at Stoke Mandeville providing a service for the hospitals in the Trust and surrounding community. You will need to be motivated, highly reliable, trustworthy and able to work to tight deadlines and under extreme pressure. The laboratory processes more than 400,000 specimens a year and is well equipped with analysers such as the Mast UriSystem, Serosep EntericBio, BD Bactec and MGIT, Bruker MALDI ToF, Biofire FilmArray, Cepheid GeneXpert, BD Kiestra InoqulA, BD Phoenix, BD Max, Hologic Panther Fusion, Abbott Alinity and the Liaison XI.
You will play a key role in helping to deliver and develop our comprehensive, clinical microbiology/serology service. With much new technology throughout the department, you will rotate throughout and learn all aspects of the diagnostic microbiology departments. You will help to meet quality standards necessary for accreditation, and ensure that protocols are followed and documentation maintained in a way that maintains Quality, Health, Safety and Security for individuals, the Department and the Trust
You will be expected to actively participate in the training and development of technical, medical and support staff as well as be proactive in your own development and that of the service.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Skills Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Safety regulations relating to safe working in pathology laboratories and categorisation of biological agents according to hazard.
- Good written and verbal skills in English to ensure clear precise communication
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Computer keyboard skills & basic use of Microsoft office suite.
- Understanding of relevant analytical instruments and practical use
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality management systems
- Experience of cascading training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of standard diagnostic methods in the relevant pathology discipline.
- Several years experience of working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory post registration
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the Health Professions Council as a biomedical scientist.
- A Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent.
- Can demonstrate participation in CPD
- Relevant IBMS Specialist portfolio or equivalent.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Must be able to work some weekends and Bank Holidays, and participate in rota to ensure 24-hour cover
- Demonstrate inclusion in lone working and/or on-call rotas
- Willingness/ability to travel to other sites.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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