East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

The closing date is 27 October 2025

Job summary

The successful candidate will assist in managing the delivery of a robust Microbiology laboratory service to ELHT. Some duties include:

Will work as a key member of the Departmental Management Team, which is responsible for the effective operational management and strategic direction of Microbiology at ELHT.
Lead on sections within the laboratory.ill work in partnership with the Lead Biomedical Scientist, Laboratory Operations Manager and other senior staff, to develop and promote efficient and effective systems and processes in the management of the resources including finance, staff, information, equipment and space.
Will take a proactive role in the continuing provision of a high quality and responsive service meeting UKAS accreditation requirements (ISO 15189).
Will promote the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within Microbiology.
To assist in first line management for Biomedical Scientists and Associate Practitioners and Medical Laboratory assistants
Will actively participate in departmental meetings within Microbiology.

Main duties of the job

To lead on the sections which includes managing the day to day aspects of those sections (and the wider service), to ensure that the needs of service users and performance targets are consistently met.

About us

The post is full time (37.5h/w) and a flexible working approach will be required. The successful candidates will be required to work as part of the BMS team and will participate in the evenings, weekends, Bank Holiday and on call rotas.

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D138-25

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingen Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

Job description

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role can be found in the attached job description which contains the main duties and responsibilities that the successful candidate will be expected to carry out.

Job description

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role can be found in the attached job description which contains the main duties and responsibilities that the successful candidate will be expected to carry out.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (H.C.P.C)
MSc (Biomedical Science) and/ or F.I.B.M.S or equivalent
Able to work in a busy environment
Comprehensive knowledge of, and skills in the application of, microbiological techniques and procedures
Experience in the supervision of staff at various grades
Effective knowledge of legislation and regulation relating to relevant safety and quality standards
Effective keyboard skills and experience in working with Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

Experience of current analysers and methodologies in use within the Trust
Experience of diagnostic molecular techniques

Special aptitudes

Essential

Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills
Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service including weekends, bank holidays and on call
Effective skills in the motivation/supportive of others
Actively seeks to develop personal knowledge and skills and teach others
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Able to deal with information confidentially
Able to work extra hours on occasions and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (H.C.P.C)
MSc (Biomedical Science) and/ or F.I.B.M.S or equivalent
Able to work in a busy environment
Comprehensive knowledge of, and skills in the application of, microbiological techniques and procedures
Experience in the supervision of staff at various grades
Effective knowledge of legislation and regulation relating to relevant safety and quality standards
Effective keyboard skills and experience in working with Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

Experience of current analysers and methodologies in use within the Trust
Experience of diagnostic molecular techniques

Special aptitudes

Essential

Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills
Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service including weekends, bank holidays and on call
Effective skills in the motivation/supportive of others
Actively seeks to develop personal knowledge and skills and teach others
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Able to deal with information confidentially
Able to work extra hours on occasions and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingen Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Hospital

Haslingen Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)