Job summary Biomedical Scientist Pay Band 5/6 Considering joining our team? Our modern, purpose-built City Hospital first opened in 2010, with our UKAS accredited Microbiology department staffed by a friendly, busy and professional team of highly motivated BMS, and ATO support workers, dealing with around half a million samples per year. The laboratory work encompasses the usual areas of Bacteriology, Parasitology, Mycology and Serology as well as a specialist Diagnostic Molecular testing suite. Our Department is an IBMS registered training facility, offering support for Registration and Specialist Portfolios as well as the Higher Specialist Diploma. Staff are encouraged to undertake further training and development and, if interested, undertake roles in the laboratory quality management system. Main duties of the job For Biomedical Scientist roles you should be HCPC registered, or in the process of registration, and well versed in the workings of a routine Microbiology Laboratory, and able to contribute effectively to the departmental output. You will also need to be enthusiastic and highly motivated, computer literate and familiar with working to UKAS standards. The department operates on 24/7 working day, in which you will be required to participate. Our Hospital, part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, is based near Peterborough City Centre. The area offers affordable living. Our location also offers excellent transport links, with frequent trains to London within an hour, and the proximity to the A1(M) for easy commuting into/out of the city as well as access to Cambridge, the rest of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. About us We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations Peterborough City Hospital Bretton Gate Peterborough PE3 9GZ Job description Job responsibilities This vacancy would include night shifts Take part in a regular appraisal system and has individual objectives that are in line with the Departments business plan. Liaise with maintenance engineers in relation to on-site work. Provide training to Band 5 BMS, Associate Practitioner (AP), Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), and Trainee BMS staff as required. Please read full job description. Job description Job responsibilities This vacancy would include night shifts Take part in a regular appraisal system and has individual objectives that are in line with the Departments business plan. Liaise with maintenance engineers in relation to on-site work. Provide training to Band 5 BMS, Associate Practitioner (AP), Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), and Trainee BMS staff as required. Please read full job description. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Accredited BSc honours degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent HCPC registration Desirable Evidence of progress towards the Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology Evidence of training/qualification in other areas related to Laboratory work e.g. Health and Safety Experience Essential Experience in a Clinical Pathology Laboratory at a minimum of BMS Trainee level. Desirable To have some experience of audit. Experience of operating Serology Elisa analysers. Experience of operating molecular analysers and extraction protocols Skills Essential Good standards of written communication General Essential Relevant Clinical Microbiology Lab experience. Desirable A sound knowledge of Clinical Microbiology practice underpinned by theoretical and practical experience Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Accredited BSc honours degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent HCPC registration Desirable Evidence of progress towards the Specialist Portfolio in Microbiology Evidence of training/qualification in other areas related to Laboratory work e.g. Health and Safety Experience Essential Experience in a Clinical Pathology Laboratory at a minimum of BMS Trainee level. Desirable To have some experience of audit. Experience of operating Serology Elisa analysers. Experience of operating molecular analysers and extraction protocols Skills Essential Good standards of written communication General Essential Relevant Clinical Microbiology Lab experience. Desirable A sound knowledge of Clinical Microbiology practice underpinned by theoretical and practical experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Peterborough City Hospital Bretton Gate Peterborough PE3 9GZ Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)