The Microbiology Department at UHS is excited to advertise an opportunity for an HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist with a strong background primarily in Microbiology (Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology) with possible opportunity to rotate into Molecular once initial competency is gained.

Candidates must already hold HCPC registration. This is a progressional position for candidates who are currently completing their IBMS specialist portfolio. Successful candidate would be employed as a Band 5 and progress to Band 6 on successful completion of their IBMS specialist portfolio and laboratory competencies. Expected completion time would be within 2 years.

The department processes over 1,000,000 specimens per year. We employee almost 100 staff and provide a comprehensive 7 day service covering bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, virology, serology and parasitology and molecular testing.
We are IBMS accredited for pre-registration training and specialist training in medical microbiology, virology and infectious science.

Please note high volume of applications may result in the advert closing early