Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology

The successful candidate will be a member of the departmental team carrying out examination of samples for diagnosis of bacterial and mycological causes of infection.

On a daily basis you will be allocated to a laboratory section where you will work with other scientists and support staff to process samples and report results. Staff rotate within the department. Additionally, as a band 6, you are expected to supervise within sections and will be trained to be responsible for technical authorisation of results. As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will also be encouraged to develop further skills in service development, training and quality management.

We provide a full 24/7 laboratory service supported by a shift system covering weekends, extended days and nights. (agenda for change T&Cs). As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will participate in providing cover for the service after suitable training.

Do you have the skills, drive and ambition to develop as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist within Microbiology at Leeds?

As we embark on an exciting journey to move to the Centre For Laboratory Medicine, a brand new, £30m, purpose built laboratory facility, this role offers a multitude of opportunities to work within a forward thinking, innovative department.

The post is currently based at Leeds General Infirmary, relocating to St James University Hospital when microbiology services transfer in 2024/25.

You will be fundamental in helping to develop a collaborative microbiology service working alongside other trusts in West Yorkshire to help deliver the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYATT) partnership. The pathology Managed Service Contract (MSC) is currently being renewed, bringing the latest in technology to help deliver a quality and efficient service.

This post is advertised as a full time position working within Bacteriology, with rotation within Mycology and Environmental and Waters Laboratories. Extensive specialist knowledge is essential.

Applicants will be HCPC registered with a Biomedical Science degree or equivalent and hold an IBMS specialist portfolio in microbiology if registration was obtained after 2006.

The department is currently located within the Old Medical School at Leeds General Infirmary processing in excess of one million samples per annum. The department uses a number of technologies to deliver the service including WASPlab, MALDI-Tof, DS2 & IQ Sprints alongside traditional culture based Microbiology. Equipment will be refreshed in the new build with addition of molecular technology in the enteric department. The successful candidate will be working in a busy laboratory; delivering services to one of the UKs largest teaching hospitals leading to a diverse workload.

The service is accredited to UKAS ISO 15189 with a robust Quality Management system in place.

The department is also the lead laboratory for Public Health England in the Yorkshire and Humber region and plays important role in delivering Microbiology & Virology services to support this function.

The team are diverse and enthusiastic to deliver a quality service.