Main area Biomedical Scientist Microbiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5/6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Contractual out of hours and on call as overtime once competent) Job ref 190-0488-DIR
Employer Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town Barnsley Salary pa/pro rata for part time staff Closing 08/07/2025 23:59 Interview date 22/07/2025
Biomedical Scientist Microbiology (Registered/Specialist)
NHS AfC: Band 5/6
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Job overview
A vacancy has arisen for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and hardworking team within the Microbiology department at Barnsley Hospital, which forms part of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with a flexible approach to work. Participation in the out of hours service is a compulsory requirement, once deemed competent in all relevant areas.
Applicants must possess an IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Sciences, have relevant experience in a single discipline Microbiology laboratory, and hold current registration with the HCPC (Band 5/Band 6 BMS). Ideally, candidates will have completed the IBMS Specialist diploma (Band 6 BMS) or be ready for assessment.
We will also consider applicants without a specialist portfolio or extensive experience if no suitable band 6 level applications are received. In these circumstances, we would appoint to AFC band 5.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Main duties of the job
To carry out complex analytical and processing procedures
To be responsible for the production of accurate and timely Laboratory testing
To maintain high scientific and technical standards
Promote and maintain a high standard of relevant education and training
Adhere to all Trust, SYBP and Departmental Policies
Perform a range of Microbial analytical methodologies in bacteriology, serology, parasitology, mycology and molecular techniques including current media and analysers
Develop specialist Microbiology knowledge to enable interpretation of a wide range of complex patient investigations.
Develop manual dexterity skills in order to perform accurate and precise processing and analysis.
Interpretation of clinical information for relevant detection and / or identification of pathogens.
Interpretation of pathogen antibiotic sensitivity to effect patient treatment of diagnosed infections.
To plan own workload effectively and efficiently to ensure section workloads
Concentrate for extended periods of time whilst performing the analysis
To work within the biological safety Containment level 3 laboratories whilst adhering to health & safety requirements.
To assist in a specialist area such as Quality, Health and Safety, Internal Quality Control, Audit training etc.
Working for our organisation
The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Partnership (SYBP) is a partnership between the five Acute Trusts within the ICS footprint, hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. By coming together as a single service SYB Pathology will ensure all patients and clinicians across the ICS footprint receive equitable access to high quality, innovative pathology services, providing the best clinical outcomes.
SYBP are invested in training, developing, and supporting staff in all aspects including academic courses from certificates of achievement, registration, specialist and higher specialist IBMS portfolios, apprenticeships and leadership and management qualifications.
We pride ourselves in enabling opportunity across all our sites to develop staff and provide a strong and sustained service for the future.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Microbiology
The SYB Microbiology department provides a complete analytical and diagnostic service that assists in the diagnosis of infections in inpatients, outpatients, and General Practitioners across SYB. It also offers specialist testing to other hospitals outside the SYBP network.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education
* (Band 5 & 6) IBMS accredited BSC in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
* (Band 5 & 6) Registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
* (Band 6) IBMS Specialist Diploma in a relevant specialist subject
* (Band 5) Completion of IBMS post graduate registration portfolio or equivalent
* (Band 5 & 6) Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory Training and required Laboratory competencies
* (Band 5) Commitment to complete the relevant Specialist BMS IBMS portfolio
* (Band 6) Commitment to continuous professional development required to maintain HCPC registration
* (Band 5 & 6) Evidence of continued CPD including relevant courses with regards to H&S, leadership, quality or training
Experience
* (Band 5 & 6) Experience of range of laboratory techniques
* (Band 6) Discipline specific NHS experience in a UKAS accredited laboratory (Microbiology/Virology/Histopathology/ Blood sciences * laboratory)
* (Band 6) Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
* (Band 6) Experience working within a laboratory providing local, regional or national tertiary reference facilities
* (Band 6) Multi – disciplinary awareness
* (Band 6) Detailed understanding of job content
* (Band 6) Ability to work with other colleagues to improve and develop working practices
* (Band 6) Experience with a wide range of laboratory techniques in use across Blood sciences
* (Band 6) Experience in the implementation of new methodologies and /or equipment
* (Band 6) Experience with the UKAS accreditation process
* (Band 5) Discipline specific NHS laboratory experience
* (Band 5) Multi – disciplinary awareness
* (Band 5) Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities
Skills and knowledge
* (Band 5 & 6) Keyboard and basic IT skills
* (Band 5 & 6) Have an awareness of Health & Safety issues
* (Band 5 & 6) Can communicate effectively with staff of all grades
* (Band 6) Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach
* (Band 6) Able to follow and work to SOP and Policy
* (Band 6) Ability to work individually and part of a team.
* (Band 6) Maintains composure in pressurised situations
* (Band 6) Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work
* (Band 6) Understand and follow clear instructions.
* (Band 6) Commitment to role
* (Band 6) Participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours shifts as required. This includes participation in a 24/7 shift pattern.
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on skilled worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the skilled worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here (link to the gov.uk website).
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