Senior Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 07 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Ashford, TN24 0LZ |
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7603234/344-5602DCB-A |
Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and dynamic Biomedical Scientists in Microbiology and/or Virology to join our team as Senior Biomedical Scientists. These are 2 full-time, substantive vacancies; however, we can also support flexible working, job share or part time hours. The roles require participation in the on call and weekend rotas (7-day working model currently under review).
The Microbiology service, centralised on one site at the William Harvey Hospital, is well equipped with the latest automation and innovation. It provides a wide range of bacteriology, virology, molecular and mycology diagnostic tests for all our acute sites and community services, totalling approximately 600,000+ samples per year.
You will have an opportunity to grow your career in the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN). We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network.
If you are ambitious, looking for a challenge and want to make one of these roles your own, then we would welcome your application.
To be a key member of the team charged with overseeing the throughput of workflow through the laboratory, in order to ensure time and quality effectiveness, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation requirements.
To be a lead specialist, responsible for a team of Biomedical Scientists and Assistant Healthcare Scientists. Providing day to day supervision and organisation of section(s) and resources within the department.
To be responsible for the teaching, training and development of laboratory staff and maintaining an up to date knowledge and competency.
To work independently, use initiative to problem-solve and make recommendations for improvement.
To be responsible for diagnoses, utilising the most current scientific methods
Applicants must be HCPC registered with suitable experience at a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist level or above. They should ideally hold a Level 7 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalence in experience would also be considered.
We are an ISO 15189:2022 accredited service and recognised by the “IBMS” and the “National School for Healthcare Science” for training. We are a dynamic diverse team currently training Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Clinical Scientists, Senior and Consultant Clinical Scientists, F2, Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialist doctors, medical students and apprentices at several levels.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you would like to discuss any aspects of the job, have further queries or would like an informal chat or visit of the laboratory, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the details below.
This advert closes on Monday 17 Nov 2025