Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7143528/390-CSS-BR-9806 |
Summary
We are looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology to join our team at Broomfield Hospital on a FIX TERM basis.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who must hold the IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology.
Broomfield Hospital is part of the Mid and South Essex Hospital group with a busy Emergency Department, an internationally renowned Regional Burns Unit and Plastic Surgery Unit as well as a busy Renal Unit.
We are a busy Microbiology department with approx. 35+ staff and we are a friendly modern laboratory looking to replace the current post holder who is internally moving to a new post after promotion.
Please note that this vacancy may close early due to number of application.
We are a busy department with a wide ranging repertoire of diagnostic testing and currently process approximately 350,000 tests per year. In addition to this we have just introduced a national screening program for BBV testing in A&E across MSE which is a exciting initiative to support the reduction of HIV, HEP B-C across England.
A comprehensive knowledge of Microbiology would be required and you would be joining a friendly and dedicated team of scientists working within Pathology.
The department currently utilises the following equipment: Vitek2, BacT/Alert (TB & blood culture systems), Sysmex UF5000 Urine analyser, two Hologic Panthers and two Diasorin Liaison XL machines.
We operate a routine diagnostic service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The successful candidate must be prepared to participate in a shift working pattern, which includes weekend and Bank Holiday working as well as an on call service.
We actively encourage further education and personal development, together with professional development through the IBMS CPD scheme
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Aug 2025