The successful candidate will be required to work in partnership with the Biomedical Scientist team to delivery a quality service within a robust Microbiology laboratory service to ELHT. To perform of a wide range of scientific and technical investigations for the diagnosis of microbial disease in a variety of clinical patient samples. To follow national, local and departmental regulations, quality standards, standard operating procedures and Health and Safety guidance to ensure a consistent, high quality and safely delivered service at all times. To deliver that high quality, efficient and professional service by employing a wide range of scientific and technical procedures, through the interpretation of data, the reporting of results, and by liaison with service users (clinicians, nursing and related staff both hospital and community based). The post is for a qualified Band 6 BMS to work full time hours on a roster pattern which includes evenings, weekends and Bank holidays. Consideration may also be given for part time hours. The successful candidates will be required to work as part of the BMS team. More detail about the role can be found in the attached job description which contains the main duties and responsibilities that the successful candidate will be expected to carry out.