Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 432-HR1350-25
- Employer
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ipswich Hospital
- Town
- Ipswich
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity to apply for the role of a Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology at Ipswich Hospital.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a HCPC registered biomedical scientist to be part of a motivated and dynamic team in providing an efficient and effective service to our patients. It would be desirable for you to have Microbiology experience.
Based at Ipswich Hospital our vision is to deliver innovative, high-performing pathology that is focused on our customers and delivers high quality and fully compliant services.
We want the best staff and are committed to attracting and retaining the best pathology staff and if you want to work with us to develop your own career and help us to achieve our vision then we would like to hear from you. We are in the unique position of providing a dedicated Pathology Training Team with the aim of producing a highly skilled workforce through the provision of continued training and development for our staff.
Work flexibly in reflection of service needs. This may include an extended working day and it will include weekend working.
Our pathology department is part of the collaborative East Coast Pathology Network (see attached document)
Main duties of the job
- Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations within a defined service area accurately and efficiently.
- Undertake quality control procedures and the processing of quality control material as per established protocols.
- Participate in the day to day management of stock control and usage.
- Be aware of current advances and appraise new techniques.
- Evaluate, interpret and validate test results and escalate where appropriate in line with established protocols.
- Clean and maintain equipment to achieve the optimum instrument performance and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Perform basic troubleshooting in line with established protocols and report any faults to a senior member of staff.
- Participate in Research and Development, clinical trials and equipment testing.
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of Biomedical procedures gained through BSc or equivalentperforming risk assessments
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working in Biomedical Science laboratory
- Knowledge of Pathology IT Systems
- Risk Assessments
- NHS Experience
- European Computer Driving Licence or eqivalent
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registered as Biomedical Scientist
- Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Additional appropriate specialist qualification if required.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Whittaker
- Job title
- Microbiology Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01473 703750
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Colchester General Hospital
- Telephone
- 07789651269
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