Biomedical Scientist; Microbiology

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 March 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Clinical Microbiology at King's Mill Hospital for an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (Band
5) to join our dedicated team.

We are seeking a committed individual with a strong interest in microbiology and a passion for delivering high-quality diagnostic services. The successful candidate will be an effective team player with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to laboratory work.

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Completion of the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio
• Experience working within a Clinical Microbiology laboratory
• The post-holder will perform a wide range of bacteriological, serological and molecular microbiological investigations. Using strong analytical and interpretative skills, contribute to the provision of accurate and timely diagnostic reports. This includes identifying causative organisms of infection and interpreting antimicrobial susceptibility results to support optimal patient management.

If you are a motivated Biomedical Scientist looking to develop your career within a busy and forward-thinking microbiology department, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other.

We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

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Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

• Understands the role of a Biomedical Scientist
• Understands the requirements for professional registration
• Understands personal Health and Safety responsibilities

• Able to learn all basic aspects of diagnostic microbiology
• Able to exercise judgment in basic routine problem solving.
• Able to accurately follow verbal and written instructions and complex protocols
• Able to work reliably and efficiently under own initiative
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients and external contacts at all levels.

• BSc in an accredited Biomedical Sciences degree
• HPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS Certificate of Competence

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Knowledge of basic techniques in Microbiology
• Some involvement in experimental or laboratory activities
• Previous microbiology laboratory experience

• Participation in 24/7 Shift system, averaging 37.5 hours per week

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.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust