Biomedical Scientist - Virology

Job Summary

The Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) Microbiology Department is based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Providing the sole Microbiology service for Norfolk, we deliver diagnostic and clinical services across three busy hospital sites – Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and James Paget Hospital – along with the Clinical Commissioning Group. We provide high‑performing, ISO
15189 accredited pathology services across Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology, Serology and molecular diagnostics. Working for EPA offers exciting opportunities for development, research, education, and training, helping staff to experience a wide and varied career within our organisation. We are committed to attracting and retaining pathology staff, valuing both skills and ideas, while supporting you to develop your full potential. As an IBMS accredited training laboratory, we also offer a variety of training opportunities for all staff.

Healthcare Scientist specialising in Microbiology required to perform a range of tests in Bacteriology, Virology and Serology. Good communication and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to produce accurate and precise work.

Preference will be given to candidates with an extensive Virology/Serology or Molecular background.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the Quadram Institute.

We work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries.

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi‑faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery
• On‑site cafés offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

• Date posted: 12 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 234‑25‑E1880
• Job locations:
  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich, NR4 7GJ

• Handles dangerous pathogens on a daily basis including containment level 3 organisms.
• Communicates complex clinical technical service‑related test information to managers, consultants, nurses and other healthcare colleagues.
• Answers telephone inquiries from pathology users about test results and provides information about methodologies and service requirements, seeking advice as required.
• Explains results and reassures users that information is correct when results do not agree with clinical presentation, investigates and problem‑solves situations as required, seeking advice as required.
• Manages own work and day‑to‑day routine in specialised services. Responsible for processing both urgent and routine work to maintain routine turnaround times in line with Trust and Service policies.
• Maintains complex specialist equipment on a daily basis and assesses fitness for clinical use.
• Responsible for the efficient use of expensive tests and high‑value equipment.
• Runs test procedures on all methodologies daily to include calibration and quality control testing and refers to senior staff for sign‑off as fit for clinical use.
• Fault‑finds equipment and analyser function after formal in‑house training.
• Follows policies in…