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Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 438-PB4806
Job summary
Are you fascinated by bacteria, find mycology magical or love following the clues to identify an unusual organism? Then you are the right person to join our team of Biomedical Scientists, in Microbiology.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 5/6 HCPC Biomedical Scientist to join our Microbiology team based at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals whilst employed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, working for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology service. Previous experience of working in an NHS laboratory would be desirable.
We are a very busy, well-equipped laboratory. We receive a variety of patient samples, such as urine, faeces, blood and swabs from both hospital and community patients in Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde We are accredited by UKAS (ISO15189) and are an IBMS approved training laboratory.
Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.Main duties of the job
As a Biomedical Scientist, you are an integral part of the team; responsible for identifying pathogens which cause disease.
We provide the information that medical staff use to determine appropriate treatment options to help our patients quickly and effectively. As well as this, you would be involved with the maintenance and troubleshooting of various automated systems including Virtuo, UF5000, MALDI-TOF, and Genetic Signatures analyser.
You will need to be enthusiastic about providing an excellent standard of work which contributes to patient care. You should be highly motivated, computer literate, demonstrate good interpersonal skills, and always remain respectful of the Trust values. You will be supported in your training by our dedicated team of experienced staff who will ensure all your training needs are met to become competent in all areas.
This position is full time working 37.5 hours a week between the hours of 8am and 8pm, weekends and Bank Holidays, part-time hours may be considered. Once established, you will partake in the out of hours on-call service for urgent samples
About us
We have fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
438-PB4806
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Dept of Microbiology
Whinney heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation.
- Be able to work on a shift rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week
- Participate in the on-call rota
- To communicate, as appropriate, using information technology
- To direct more junior staff regarding technical and work issue
- Dealing with telephone enquiries from nurses, clinicians, healthcare practitioners, giving technical advice on results and use of the service
- Appropriate recording of Inventory management within the section to ensure accurate stock management.
- To assist in effective verbal and written communication by qualified and unqualified staff
- Report any issues to an appropriate person
We look forward to you joining our close-knit Microbiology family. The environment is busy but you will embrace this and enjoy the challenge of working to tight turn-around-times and targets. You will go home after your working day knowing you have made a positive difference to the patients we serve.
An advert can only contain so many words but we are available to answer any questions you may have regarding the role before you apply.
Please ensure that address all of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post when completing your application in the supporting information section of the application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform a range of laboratory tests autonomously and demonstrate an understanding of the scientific basis for tests and the disease processes under investigation.
- Be able to work on a shift rota, covering 24 hours, seven days a week
- Participate in the on-call rota
- To communicate, as appropriate, using information technology
- To direct more junior staff regarding technical and work issue
- Dealing with telephone enquiries from nurses, clinicians, healthcare practitioners, giving technical advice on results and use of the service
- Appropriate recording of Inventory management within the section to ensure accurate stock management.
- To assist in effective verbal and written communication by qualified and unqualified staff
- Report any issues to an appropriate person
We look forward to you joining our close-knit Microbiology family. The environment is busy but you will embrace this and enjoy the challenge of working to tight turn-around-times and targets. You will go home after your working day knowing you have made a positive difference to the patients we serve.
An advert can only contain so many words but we are available to answer any questions you may have regarding the role before you apply.
Please ensure that address all of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post when completing your application in the supporting information section of the application.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- HCPC registered with significant experience in Microbiology
- Uses continuing professional development as a means of self- development
Desirable
- IBMS membership
Knwoledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a microbiology clinical pathology laboratory.
- Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories
- Understand the components of a quality management system
Desirable
- Understanding of laboratory quality issues
- Problem solving ability
- Familiar with Pathology LIMS
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- HCPC registered with significant experience in Microbiology
- Uses continuing professional development as a means of self- development
Desirable
- IBMS membership
Knwoledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a microbiology clinical pathology laboratory.
- Understanding of health and safety legislation pertaining to clinical laboratories
- Understand the components of a quality management system
Desirable
- Understanding of laboratory quality issues
- Problem solving ability
- Familiar with Pathology LIMS
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Dept of Microbiology
Whinney heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Dept of Microbiology
Whinney heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)