Job Title and Location
Biomedical Assistant (BMA) – Clinical Microbiology
Band: 2
Base: Your primary base will be Leicester Royal Infirmary; however you may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital). If your initial location is one of these sites excess travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base.
Reports to: Line managers
Accountable to: Departmental General Manager
The laboratory provides a 24/7 day diagnostic service throughout the year. All staff employed will be working on a 24/7 contract. The hours of working are to be confirmed at interview.
Please note this post does not meet the requirements needed for Sponsorship
Responsibilities
* To carry out, under supervision by qualified staff, routine tasks in the laboratory which do not require the interpretive skills or training to become a Registered Biomedical Scientist.
* To rotate between the sections of the laboratory as required.
* To assist in the provision of a microbiological service that is of high quality and cost effective for clinical, environmental, research and training purposes.
* Perform other technical duties as required within post-holder’s training and competence.
* To perform any other duties required by the Operational Head of Department commensurate with grade.
* Training relevant to this post, including safety aspects in the handling of microbiological material, will be given.
Strategy and Values (summary)
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all; being a great place to work; partnerships for impact; and research and education excellence. We will embed health equality in all we do, taking active steps to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare by working with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values: we are compassionate; we are proud; we are inclusive; we are one team.
About the employer
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
Specific duties
* Registration of patient / sample data
* Take telephone enquiries and perform other clerical duties
* Making safe and disposal of laboratory waste
* Washing up of glassware and other consumables
* Receipt, sorting and numbering of specimens
* Separating serum specimens
* Setting up microbiological cultures
* Packaging specimens for reference laboratories
* Preparation of media / reagents / stains
* Recycling of laboratory consumables and kit preparation
* Ordering, receipt and distribution of laboratory stock
* Distribution and collection of specimens, media and equipment
* Sorting, copying and posting reports
* Stock management
* Role involves manual handling
This advert closes on Wednesday 20 May 2026
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