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Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

On-site in Ipswich·Added today (last checked 10 Nov)

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 a year
About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Ipswich
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 25 November
Holiday: 27 days holiday

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The role

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity to apply for the role of a Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology at Ipswich Hospital. You will need a completed Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent. We will consider at least 80% completed for a Band 5 developmental post.

As an experienced, flexible and knowledgeable Biomedical Scientist with specialist skills in microbiology you will be required to lead a section of the laboratory.You will delegate tasks and use your problem solving skills to assist in the smooth running of the laboratory.

Our vision is to deliver innovations, high-performing pathology services that is focussed on our customers and delivers high quality and fully compliant services.

Our service is clinically led and designed to achieve the benefits of scale that can be achieved by working together, while remaining close enough to our customers to meet their needs and support the excellent clinical care provided by our hospitals.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the best pathology staff and if you want to work with us to develop your own career and help us achieve our vision then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Process specialist investigations in department.
Provide specialist advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and timescales
Provide specialist service e.g. training, problem solving for specialist requirement
Work independently and lead on specialist area as directed by Lead BMS
Act as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff
Work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service
Supervise and/or train less experienced staff in own area of work
Maintain and promote professional image of the pathology department.
Where required, to lead and supervise a section of the laboratory

About us

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interview date: 10th December 2026

Working at ESNEFT

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Notes

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary

If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
Additional appropriate specialist qualification if required
Evidence of CPD

Desirable

Appropriate Post Registration IBMS Specialist Diploma or IBMS diploma in Biomedical Science

Experience

Essential

Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of specialist biomedical procedures relevant to post.
Substantial practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory.
Experience of Pathology IT systems.
Experience of Quality Management Systems.
Experience of performing Risk Assessments.

Desirable

European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
Previous experience of line managing staff

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.