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Senior Biomedical Scientist

CompanyBIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL LOCAL IMPROVEMENT FINANCE TRUST LIMITED
Location
Birmingham, B4 6NH
Employment TypeFull-time
NHS GradeBand 7
Posted At6/2/2026

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Occupation TypeBiochemists and biomedical scientists
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£45,900 (£23.54 per hour)
Occupation rate applies

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Description

The Microbiology team at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital is looking to recruit an enthusiastic & highly motivated experienced Biomedical Scientist who meets the person specification to be responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of the technical work. The role will also require the individual to take on the responsibility for Education and Training lead for the department. The post holder will be HCPC registered looking to further develop their career as a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology. We receive more than 190,000 samples a year across bacteriology, virology and serology. Post holder will be expected to work flexibly across these areas. The post holder will be required to participate in working patterns that facilitate the delivery of a 7 days per week service.

This is a joint role where the post holder will be expected to perform the role of a Senior BMS for 4 1/2 days and under the guidance of the Laboratory Manager take responsibility as Education & Training lead for the remaining 1/2 days based upon a 37 1/2 hour week. However, the time required to undertake the Education & Training lead must be regularly assesses to ensure there is sufficient time allocated and that the time is being utilised appropriately.

This is an exciting role in an ever-changing field and presents an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to influence and develop a keen and enthusiastic team.

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
  • MSc Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • IBMS Certificate of expert practice in Training

Knowledge

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience and expert knowledge in Microbiology

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the IBMS registration and specialist portfolio

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of supervising Junior staff
  • Experience of training Junior staff

Desirable

  • Experience of mentoring junior staff

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced IT Skills; Familiar with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Negotiation, persuasion and problem solving skills
  • Communication/Relationship skills

About the employer

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.