Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and well‑motivated Biomedical Scientist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology team at Path Links, Scunthorpe General Hospital. The laboratory is equipped with a variety of analysers including the BioMerieux BacT/Alert, BioMerieux Vitek, Cepheid GeneXpert, Roche Cobas 5800, Qiagen Qiastat and Beckman Coulter iQ200. The laboratory delivers a range of investigations, is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2012 and is an IBMS approved training laboratory. You will work as part of the Microbiology team to provide a high‑quality service while adhering to the Trust values of Compassion, Honesty, Respect and Teamwork.
Main duties
The post holder will work as a Biomedical Scientist performing a range of microbiological techniques to assist in the clinical diagnosis of microbiological disease. They will rotate through all sections of Microbiology and Serology. Following training, the post holder will be expected to participate in the 24/7 shift rota which will include working weekends, bank holidays and night shifts. You will assist the Deputy Laboratory Managers with tasks such as supervision, training and maintaining UKAS accreditation.
About Us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. It is made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). Together we employ nearly 20 000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we contribute to research in many areas including biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Details
* Posted: 22 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £46,580 a year (Annex U 75% of B5 max. Pro rata)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 208‑CE8E83‑25‑1
* Job locations: Scunthorpe General Hospital – Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH
Job responsibilities
We are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work‑life balance for our employees. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life. We support and encourage open conversations about a specific working pattern to suit your work‑life balance or a multi‑role career. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay. We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, recognising that contributions are fully recognised and valued by all, and that staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and offer support to all staff in line with NHS values.
Person Specification
Essential
* Evidence of team working & overall suitability
* Experience working in the NHS
* Experience within an NHS Microbiology Laboratory
* Experience within an NHS Virology Laboratory
* BSc in Biomedical Sciences (IBMS accredited degree)
* Registration with, or eligibility to register with, the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
* Training experience
* Previous 'out of hours' working experience
* IBMS Specialist Portfolio/MSc
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate for any country where they have continuously resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
* Name: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Scunthorpe General Hospital, Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH
* Website: https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/
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