Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology (Band 6)

Location: London, UK

Salary: Band 6 (in line with current NHS Agenda for Change pay scales)

We are interested in those seeking one of more of the below

working patterns;

• Nights full time
• Evening and Nights shifts
• Full 247 rota Inc Nights

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will have practical experience in:

• Processing high volumes of routine microbiology specimens.
• Culture, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Reading and interpreting routine culture plates.
• Routine bacteriology and associated microbiological investigations.
• Working within ISO 15189/UKAS (or equivalent) accredited laboratory standards.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and turnaround times in a busy diagnostic laboratory.

About us

What We Offer

• Competitive Band 6 salary in line with Agenda for Change pay scales.
• A permanent position based in London.
• Visa sponsorship TRANSFER available for suitably qualified UK based Biomedical Scientist currently working in UK as band 6
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive team environment within a leading Microbiology department.

Details

Date posted

20 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Band 6 (in line with current NHS Agenda for Change pay scales)

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Job share,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0041-BMS3

Job locations

61 Queen Street

4th Floor

London

EC4R 1EB

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology to join a busy NHS laboratory in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing microbiology department processing a large volume of routine diagnostic samples.

Shifts available:

Nights full time

Evening and Nights shifts

Full 247 rota Inc Nights

Experience Required

Successful applicants will have practical experience in:

• Processing high volumes of routine microbiology specimens.
• Culture, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Reading and interpreting routine culture plates.
• Routine bacteriology and associated microbiological investigations.
• Working within ISO 15189/UKAS (or equivalent) accredited laboratory standards.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and turnaround times in a busy diagnostic laboratory.

Essential Requirements

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• Specialist Portfolio must be completed
• BSc (Hons) Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• A minimum of 4 years' post-registration/postgraduate experience working exclusively within a routine Microbiology laboratory.
• Previous experience in a high-volume hospital laboratory, such as an NHS, government, university teaching, or tertiary referral hospital or large Private laboratories based in the UK
• Confident working independently across all areas of routine microbiology.

Job responsibilities

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology to join a busy NHS laboratory in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing microbiology department processing a large volume of routine diagnostic samples.

Shifts available:

Nights full time

Evening and Nights shifts

Full 247 rota Inc Nights

Experience Required

Successful applicants will have practical experience in:

• Processing high volumes of routine microbiology specimens.
• Culture, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Reading and interpreting routine culture plates.
• Routine bacteriology and associated microbiological investigations.
• Working within ISO 15189/UKAS (or equivalent) accredited laboratory standards.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and turnaround times in a busy diagnostic laboratory.

Essential Requirements

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• Specialist Portfolio must be completed
• BSc (Hons) Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• A minimum of 4 years' post-registration/postgraduate experience working exclusively within a routine Microbiology laboratory.
• Previous experience in a high-volume hospital laboratory, such as an NHS, government, university teaching, or tertiary referral hospital or large Private laboratories based in the UK
• Confident working independently across all areas of routine microbiology.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 4 years' post-registration/postgraduate experience working exclusively within a routine Microbiology laboratory.
• Previous experience in a high-volume hospital laboratory, such as an NHS, government, university teaching, or tertiary referral hospital or large Private laboratories based in the UK

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 4 years' post-registration/postgraduate experience working exclusively within a routine Microbiology laboratory.
• Previous experience in a high-volume hospital laboratory, such as an NHS, government, university teaching, or tertiary referral hospital or large Private laboratories based in the UK

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Health Now

Address

61 Queen Street

4th Floor

London

EC4R 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.healthnow.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Health Now

Address

61 Queen Street

4th Floor

London

EC4R 1EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.healthnow.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist Microbiology to join a busy NHS laboratory in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing microbiology department processing a large volume of routine diagnostic samples.

Shifts available:

Nights full time

Evening and Nights shifts

Full 247 rota Inc Nights

Experience Required

Successful applicants will have practical experience in:

• Processing high volumes of routine microbiology specimens.
• Culture, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Reading and interpreting routine culture plates.
• Routine bacteriology and associated microbiological investigations.
• Working within ISO 15189/UKAS (or equivalent) accredited laboratory standards.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and turnaround times in a busy diagnostic laboratory.

Essential Requirements

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
• Specialist Portfolio must be completed
• BSc (Hons) Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• A minimum of 4 years' post-registration/postgraduate experience working exclusively within a routine Microbiology laboratory.
• Previous experience in a high-volume hospital laboratory, such as an NHS, government, university teaching, or tertiary referral hospital or large Private laboratories based in the UK
• Confident working independently across all areas of routine microbiology.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Biomedical Science or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 4 years' post-registration/postgraduate experience working exclusively within a routine Microbiology laboratory.
• Previous experience in a high-volume hospital laboratory, such as an NHS, government, university teaching, or tertiary referral hospital or large Private laboratories based in the UK