Biomedical Scientist - Manchester, United Kingdom - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

    Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
    Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Manchester, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest microbiology departments in England as a Biomedical scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist.

    The Manchester Medical Microbiology Partnership (MMMP) is a collaboration between Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).


    Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the leading Trust for teaching, research and specialist services in the North West of England.


    You will work as part of the laboratory team, providing a high level of microbiological analysis in order to provide patients with the highest level of diagnosis and treatment.


    The Microbiology delivered from the Manchester Royal Infirmary site employs around 130 staff and has a workload of approximately 1.The department embraces all aspects of a modern clinical bacteriology service combining traditional methodologies with laboratory automation.


    This role is advertised as a Band 6, however we will also consider applicants as a Band 5 dependent on experience.

    The post-holder will act as a registered Biomedical/Specialist Biomedical scientist who provides scientific services to patients and clients as an aid to clinical diagnosis of microbiological disease.

    The post holder would be expected to assist in any UKHSA co-ordinated response or activity of a national/international nature, e.g.

    Bioterrorism incident or a major disease e.g.

    Utilising the appropriate testing, and in a timely manner, to assist the Consultant Microbiologists, and thus ensure the correct clinical diagnosis.


    To perform a range of bacteriological technical and scientific activities, including testing samples referred from other NHS and UKHSA laboratories.


    MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of 2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts.

    We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.


    Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.

    We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.


    We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes.

    At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

    Diversity Matters


    MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.

    All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

    If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at

    IBMS validated Biomedical Sciences Degree or Equivalent
    Extensive post-registration experience in Microbiology/Virology as a BMS Practitioner, and hold an IBMS specialist portfolio or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience

    Evidence of post registration speciality training, in accordance with IBMS guidelines or equivalent
    Have extensive working knowledge of laboratory areas, including both practical and theoretical knowledge of the various methods employed
    Also to demonstrate a sound understanding of the basic physiology, pathology and scientific principles relevant to Microbiology / Virology
    Display experience and competency in all laboratory areas
    Demonstrate a sound knowledge and application of quality systems, with particular reference to UKAS
    Knowledge of Laboratory IT programmes

    Development of special interest and expertise in one or more areas of the laboratory, for example audit, quality, R& D, safety, training, molecular Bacteriology/Virology, EM work, serology etc.

    Knowledge of common IT programmes such as Word / Excel

    Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust