Biomedical Scientist Mircrobiology

We have

an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist Microbiology at

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the Microbiology Department at

Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will be responsible for performing specialist

microbiology and serology investigations in accordance with departmental

procedures, professional standards, and established laboratory protocols to

ensure an efficient and effective diagnostic service. You will be managing and

supporting laboratory activities, communicating with clinical and laboratory

staff, GPs, nursing teams, and other colleagues to support the smooth running

of the department. You will also be expected to take on team leadership

responsibilities during weekends and bank holidays, working under the overall

direction of the Lead and Senior Biomedical Scientists. The role is 37.5 hours

per week within a 24-hour laboratory service, requiring participation in the

shift rota, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays, following a suitable

orientation period.

As a

Biomedical Scientist Microbiology, you will be responsible for ensuring the

accuracy and reliability of test results within your designated work section,

maintaining quality standards and complying with relevant departmental

policies. You will be managing the communication of unusual and abnormal

findings to appropriate colleagues and providing technical advice to external

clients regarding test results and the appropriate use of laboratory services.

You will be supporting effective information sharing by attending staff

meetings, sharing relevant updates with colleagues, and using information

technology appropriately. You will also be responsible for safeguarding

confidential patient information, maintaining accurate and complete work

records, following departmental procedures for telephone enquiries and message

handling, and escalating any issues or complaints to the appropriate person.

Additionally, you will be actively participating in at least one departmental

group, such as Quality, Health and Safety, Training, or Equipment Key User,

contributing to the maintenance and improvement of departmental standards and

practices.

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

assess personal knowledge, skills, and development needs relevant to the post,

taking responsibility for continuous professional development (CPD),

maintaining up-to-date development records, and actively participating in the

annual appraisal process to support professional growth.

specialist expertise in the induction, mentoring, and practical training of

colleagues, acting as a nominated training coordinator where appropriate, and

evaluating learning activities to identify their effectiveness and recommend

improvements to future training.

identify and assess potential hazards associated with laboratory activities,

implement appropriate risk-management measures, and respond promptly to

emergencies by obtaining assistance when necessary. You will also be

responsible for recognising risks to workplace security and specimen integrity

and recommending appropriate corrective actions.

critically evaluate existing laboratory procedures and contribute suggestions

for service development, discussing proposed changes with colleagues,

implementing agreed improvements within specified timescales, and helping team

members understand and adapt to revised working practices.

undertake biomedical investigations by selecting suitable methods according to

departmental protocols, verifying specimen identity and suitability, and

processing samples according to their urgency and risk. You will be responsible

for applying appropriate quality-control criteria, interpreting findings,

generating laboratory reports, operating equipment competently, and disposing

of specimens in accordance with established protocols.

uphold professional standards by complying with relevant legislation, Trust

policies, financial instructions, professional codes of conduct, and

information governance requirements. You will also be responsible for promoting

equality, diversity, and respectful treatment, ensuring accurate data

processing and secure information storage, using resources efficiently, and

participating in rostered unsocial hours and bank holiday working following the

required orientation period.

Qualifications

Essential

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).

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