Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology
Job in
Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-08-18
Listing for:
National Health Service
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-18
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Medical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Clinical Microbiology at King's Mill Hospital for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (Band
5) to join our dedicated laboratory team.
We are looking for a committed individual with a passion for delivering high-quality diagnostic services and supporting excellent patient care. The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and will have completed the IBMS Registration Portfolio, with experience of working within a Clinical Microbiology laboratory environment.
At King's Mill Hospital, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking department committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic services. We offer opportunities for professional development, ongoing training, and the chance to contribute to the care and treatment of patients across the Trust.
If you are an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist looking to further your career in Clinical Microbiology, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the jobTo understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other.
We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
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Details Date posted
13 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary
32,073 to 39,043 a year
per annum
Contract Permanent Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
214-CSTO-8174455
Job locations
King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-AshfieldNG
17 4JL
United Kingdom Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential Understands the role of a Biomedical Scientist Understands the requirements for professional registration
Understands personal Health and Safety responsibilities
Skills
Essential Able to learn all basic aspects of diagnostic microbiology
Able to exercise judgment in basic routine problem solving.
Able to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and complex protocols
Able to work reliably and efficiently under own initiative
Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and external contacts at all levels.
Good I.T. skills
Education
EssentialBSc in an accredited Biomedical Sciences degreeHPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
IBMS Certificate of Competence
Further Training
Essential Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential Knowledge of basic techniques in Microbiology Some involvement in experimental or laboratory activities
Desirable
Previous microbiology laboratory experience
Contractual Requirements
Essential Participation in 24/7 Shift system, averaging 37.5 hours per week
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential Understands the role of a Biomedical Scientist Understands the requirements for professional registration
Understands personal Health and Safety responsibilities
Skills
Essential Able to learn all basic aspects of diagnostic microbiology
Able to exercise judgment in basic routine problem solving.
Able to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and complex protocols
Able to work reliably and efficiently under own initiative
Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and external contacts at all levels.
Good I.T. skills
Education
EssentialBSc in an accredited Biomedical Sciences degreeHPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
IBMS Certificate of Competence
Further Training
Essential Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential…
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