Overview
This post attracts a recruitment incentive of £2,000 pro rata (conditions apply).
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly, hardworking Microbiology team to assist with the running of the Microbiology service at Ipswich Hospital.
Our Microbiology laboratory provides a full microbiological service for the diagnosis of infection including bacteriology, serology, parasitology, TB and molecular sections. We consist of over 50 staff and work closely with our ESNEFT Microbiology laboratory in Colchester, performing a wide repertoire of traditional and automated testing.
Our vision is to deliver an innovative, high-performing service focused on high quality results for effective patient care. We are clinically led and designed to achieve the benefits of scale by working together to meet the needs of our service users and support the excellent clinical care provided by our hospitals. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best pathology staff. You will play an integral part in the development of the Microbiology team and their careers. Join us to develop your career and help us achieve our vision.
Responsibilities
* Responsible as lead Biomedical Scientist for a specialist area
* Manages and coordinates the day to day activities of the team
* Leads on service improvement
* Processes specialist investigations and responsible for standard and quality of results
* Provides specialist advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and timescales
* Provides specialist service e.g. training, advanced troubleshooting, problem solving for specialist area
* To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 day per week service
* The work of the service brings staff into contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals (e.g., blood, pus, urine, faeces, respiratory secretions)
Details
Location: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich IP4 5PD
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 432-HR673-25
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist
* Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
* Appropriate Post Graduate qualifications e.g. IBMS Higher Specialist diploma or IBMS Diploma in Biomedical Science, Masters or equivalent or working towards
* Additional appropriate specialist qualification if required
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable
* Holding or working towards a qualification that supports management responsibilities such as health and safety, training officer, or quality management associated with post
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Highly specialist knowledge and experience across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theory and practice relevant to post
* Extensive practical experience of working in a Biomedical Science laboratory
* Experience of managing people
* Experience of Pathology IT systems
* Practical experience of Quality Management and Quality Management Systems
* Experience of performing and evaluating Risk Assessments
Desirable
* European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
* Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
* Previous experience working as an Advanced Biomedical Scientist
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Employer's website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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