Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology (Band 6)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology to join a busy NHS laboratory in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing microbiology department processing a large volume of routine diagnostic samples. Shifts available: Nights full time Evening and Nights shifts Full 247 rota Inc Nights Experience Required Successful applicants will have practical experience in: • Processing high volumes of routine microbiology specimens. • Culture, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. • Reading and interpreting routine culture plates. • Routine bacteriology and associated microbiological investigations. • Working within ISO 15189/UKAS (or equivalent) accredited laboratory standards. • Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and turnaround times in a busy diagnostic laboratory. Essential Requirements • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist • Specialist Portfolio must be completed • BSc (Hons) Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification. • A minimum of 4 years' post-registration/postgraduate experience working exclusively within a routine Microbiology laboratory. • Previous experience in a high-volume hospital laboratory, such as an NHS, government, university teaching, or tertiary referral hospital or large Private laboratories based in the UK • Confident working independently across all areas of routine microbiology. Job description Job responsibilities We are currently recruiting for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology to join a busy NHS laboratory in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing microbiology department processing a large volume of routine diagnostic samples. Shifts available: Nights full time Evening and Nights shifts Full 247 rota Inc Nights Experience Required Successful applicants will have practical experience in: • Processing high volumes of routine microbiology specimens. • Culture, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. • Reading and interpreting routine culture plates. • Routine bacteriology and associated microbiological investigations. • Working within ISO 15189/UKAS (or equivalent) accredited laboratory standards. • Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and turnaround times in a busy diagnostic laboratory. Essential Requirements • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist • Specialist Portfolio must be completed • BSc (Hons) Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification. • A minimum of 4 years' post-registration/postgraduate experience working exclusively within a routine Microbiology laboratory. • Previous experience in a high-volume hospital laboratory, such as an NHS, government, university teaching, or tertiary referral hospital or large Private laboratories based in the UK • Confident working independently across all areas of routine microbiology.