An exciting opportunity has arisen for anenergetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated Biomedical Scientistto join our Bacteriology Department within Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services, based at Wexham Park Hospital.
We are looking for a scientist with a genuine interest in microbiology who can work effectively as part of a busy, friendly team. The successful applicant will beHCPC registered, have completed theIBMS Registration Portfolio, and ideally bring some experience of working as a Biomedical Scientist within a microbiology setting.
This role requires ateam playerwho demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and a proactive approach to delivering and improving our service. In return, you will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills within a progressive and supportive department that values continuous professional development.
Responsibilities
* Under supervision perform the diagnostic microbiology examination and reporting of specimens received to aid patient treatment and care.
* To develop and use interpretive skills on culture plates and complex analysers combined with the Laboratory Information Management System to deliver the diagnostic microbiology service to our users.
* Participate in the formal and informal staff meetings thereby helping to improve communication, information, objective, plans and development transfer throughout the department and Trust.
* To study towards the completion of the Specialist portfolio.
* To maintain a current record of CPD activities.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
This advert closes on Monday 27 Apr 2026.
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