The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
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Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, to join the Microbiology Department!
We also have an opportunity to work on a Band 6 Annex 21 whilst completing your specialist portfolio.
The post holder is responsible for assisting in the provision of a diagnostic service.
To perform competently a range of laboratory techniques and procedures in one or more section(s) of the Microbiology Department either singly, or as part of a team, that equate to the training and level of responsibility of a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered BMS.
Main duties of the job
As a registered BMS your work is governed by the level of training you receive. Once trained and competency assessed, you will be expected to work independently in any section of the Department.
- You are expected to follow defined, written procedures and protocols (S.O.P.s).
- To validate and authorise analytical results in accordance with S.O.P.s.
- You are expected to supervise, instruct or train staff to a level defined by your grade.
- You are expected to organise and plan your own work and that of staff under your supervision.
- You are expected to liaise professionally with other staff in Pathology and handle enquiries from external users of the service appropriately; you may be required to provide or receive complex information or provide advice, an explanation of results or instructions.
- You are expected to undergo post-registration training (specifically an IBMS Specialist Diploma) in order to become eligible for a Specialist BMS role.
- You will rotate through all sections of the department.
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We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
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Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Pathology is a vibrant team, continually looking for ways to develop innovative ideas and ways of working, ensuring our services continue to match the rapid pace of growth in diagnostic advances.
If you are looking for new opportunities and challenges, then this post could be for you. Own transport will be essential. There is a requirement for the post holder to work flexible hours in line with service requirements.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
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