Biomedical Scientist Job at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Swindon)

Biomedical Scientist

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:
United Kingdom , Swindon

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

31049.00 - 37796.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist to join our Microbiology Team on a full time basis. Biomedical Scientists (BMS) are an integral part of the laboratory team responsible for the diagnosis of infection and disease processes by the application of latest scientific knowledge, coupled with the most up to date scientific methods and use of traditional methods where required. BMS carry out, and interpret the results of, laboratory tests on biomedical samples that will aid clinical staff in the diagnoses of illness and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. Further professional development will be expected, as the post holder works towards a Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology.

Job Responsibility:

Interpret clinical details and patient demographic data for the allocation of tests to samples
Process biomedical samples using various techniques with a high degree of competency in accordance with standard operating procedures, providing accurate and timely appropriate results
Accurately interpret and report timely complex analytical results, and authorise Microbiology reports according to laboratory policy
Communicate effectively test results by telephone, printed report or electronic report, deal with telephone enquiries, and provide technical advice to laboratory users
Make decisions regarding the quality of specimens and the validity of test data and ensure any anomalies / errors are reported to Senior BMS staff as soon as possible
Use complex and technical laboratory equipment in the course of their duties including maintenance and troubleshooting of the equipment
Act in accordance with and adhere to laboratory and Trust procedures and protocols
Work under the direction of Senior BMS staff in the provision of a diagnostic Microbiology service, working within departmental guidelines and safety policies
Be responsible for health and safety issues pertinent to diagnostic laboratory work, adhering to all Trust and laboratory employment Health and Safety policies and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
Rotate (after suitable training and competency verification) through all sections of the Bacteriology department
Participate in rotas covering Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday mornings as required
Participate in the out-of-hours service in a lone worker situation
Participate in mandatory training requirements of the Trust and attend training sessions, educational meetings and laboratory meetings as appropriate
Participate in annual joint review in accordance with the Trust appraisal policy

Requirements:

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) approved) or equivalent
Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience of working in all areas of a Medical Microbiology laboratory in a NHS Laboratory

Nice to have:

Working towards IBMS Specialist diploma in Medical Microbiology
Post-HCPC Registration experience of working in all areas of a Medical Microbiology laboratory
Experience of working on-call in a lone worker situation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 18, 2026

Expiration:
January 29, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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